ESTATE CONTROLLER (EC1-EC4) (X2 POSTS
Salary
R252 855 – R586 956 per annum, (Salary will be in accordance with OSD determination). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
Closing Date
09 Feb 2026
in 10 days
Requirements
An LLB Degree or recognized four years legal qualification; Knowledge of Administration of Estates Act, Compliance, Mental Health, Insolvency Act and other related Act, Registration of trusts Act, Curatorship’s Act; knowledge of all local and international Legislation that regulates protection of children, South African legal system, legal practices and related spheres with specific reference to civil litigation and the law of contract. Knowledge of the Constitution, the Institution of Legal Proceedings Against Certain Organs of State Act, State Attorney Act, the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations and the State Liability Act. Skills and Competencies: Legal research and drafting; Case flow management; Estate duties; Trust; Dispute resolution; Communication skills (verbal and written); Problem solving; Customer focus; Attention to detail; Computer literacy.
Key Responsibilities
Key Performance Areas: Administer deceased and Insolvent Estates, Curatorships, Trusts and all aspects related to the administration thereof; Determine and assess estate duties in terms of the Estate Duties Act; Conduct research and draft legal documents; Render administrative functions of the office.
How to Apply
Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Private Bag X9065, East London, 5200 or hand deliver at the Provincial Office, Department of Justice, 3 Phillip Frame Road, Waverley Park complex, East London or to https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
Enquiries
Mr Ndamase Tel No: (043) 702 7000 / 7129
Published in PSV Circular 2/2026 on January 23rd, 2026
