Wills Drafter – Estate Planning Specialist

About the role

The Will Drafting Centre is seeking a professional Wills Drafter to produce high‑quality wills, trust deeds and other estate‑planning documents in compliance with South African law. You will support the channel by delivering accurate, timely drafts while maintaining excellent client service.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review and amend wills, trust deeds and related estate‑planning documents.
• Interpret client instructions, record introducer details and ensure compliance with legislative and audit requirements.
• Maintain the end‑to‑end drafting process within 30 days from instruction to legality check.
• Provide technical guidance to stakeholders and support growth of the wills portfolio.
• Stay updated on legislative amendments and industry best practices.
• Deliver exceptional service with quick turnaround times, efficiency and quality.

Required profile

• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English and Afrikaans; additional knowledge of isiXhosa, isiZulu or Sesotho is an advantage.
• Excellent drafting, communication, analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• High attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive client information.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with document management software systems.