Pretoria: Trust Administrator & Fiduciary Assistant posted by Virago Recruitment

April 15, 2026 Jobs in Gauteng

Virago Recruitment

Gauteng

Other Legal

Job Description

About the Role

Virago Recruitment is seeking a Trust Administrator & Fiduciary Assistant to join their team in Pretoria. The ideal candidate will provide administrative support to the trust and corporate entities, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Administering trusts and corporate entities.
Drafting legal documents (resolutions, amendments, trustee letters).
Ensuring compliance with KYC, AML, FATCA, CRS, and FIC Act.
Managing trust registrations, Master of the High Court submissions, and SARS documentation.
Coordinating trustee meetings and maintaining accurate records.
Handling banking, invoicing, and document management via Excel, Lexpro, and SharePoint.
Filing, scanning, collection and recovery of documents, keeping electronic and paper records updated on physical files & Sharepoint.

Requirements

2+ years experience in Trust Law, ideally in a fiduciary, legal, or financial services environment.
Alternatively, an administratively strong person with a legal qualification or experience in legal practice or Fiduciary matters.
Proficient in MICROSOFT SOFTWARE, Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, Word, Excel.

Qualifications

No formal education/certifications mentioned.

How to Apply

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About Other Legal Jobs in Gauteng

In the Gauteng province, the legal profession is a common career path for individuals seeking a challenging and rewarding role. Generally, this field is expected to continue growing in demand as companies require more skilled professionals to navigate complex regulatory environments.

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Typically, salaries for legal positions in Gauteng vary widely depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. While it’s difficult to provide an exact salary range, broad estimates suggest that junior legal professionals can expect to earn between R400 000 to R700 000 per annum, while senior roles may fetch upwards of R1 million to R2.5 million per year. However, these figures are subject to significant variation and should be taken as rough estimates.

Common skills required for careers in the legal profession include strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication and writing skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of laws and regulations. Other essential skills often include project management, time management, and collaboration with colleagues from diverse backgrounds. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, is also highly valued.

The legal profession is often employed by various industries, including financial services sector, technology industry, manufacturing sector, and government institutions. In these sectors, lawyers play a critical role in advising on regulatory compliance, drafting contracts and agreements, and providing counsel on complex business matters.

Career development opportunities are abundant for those pursuing careers in the legal profession. Typically, junior lawyers can expect to progress to more senior roles within 5-10 years of experience, with potential specializations in areas such as corporate law, intellectual property law, or labor law. With experience and further education, professionals may also consider entering academia, entrepreneurship, or leadership positions.

This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.

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