SOUTH AFRICAN SOCIAL SECURITY AGENCY (SASSA)

SASSA is a dynamic organization that provides a range of essential services to a diverse group of South Africans. With offices countrywide, our operational structures aspire to embrace all that is state-of-the-art, offices that are modern and an environment designed to stimulate the worker to achieve, enjoy, progress and prosper.

EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

HEAD OFFICE

GENERAL MANAGER: SOLUTIONS DEVELOPMENT 

Salary: R 1,494,900–R 1,787,328 p.a. inclusive of benefits 

Location: Head Office– (Ref No: SAS HO26/07/26-01) 

Nature of Position: Permanent 

Minimum Requirements: Candidates should hold a qualification at NQF Level 7 as recognized by SAQA in the field of Information Technology / Computer Science / Information Systems and /or equivalent; Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) endorsed by the National School of Government; The requirements for application of Senior Management Services (SMS) include the successful completion of an SMS Pre-entry programme (Nyukela) as endorsed by the National School Government (NSG) before appointment. 

Experience: 5 Years’ relevant experience at a senior managerial level. 

Knowledge and Skills: Functional / Professional Knowledge (subject knowledge), Planning & Organizing, Innovation / Creativity, Computer Literacy, Policy Analysis and Development, Strategic Capability and Leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management and Service Delivery Innovation. 

Key Performance Areas: The incumbent will oversee Strategic ICT Governance, Delivery Enablement and Stakeholder Engagement; Oversee the Application Portfolio Management and the Solutions Development Lifecycle (SDLC); Oversee Systems Integration and assure compliance and alignment to Enterprise Architecture Implementation; Oversee Digital Transformation, Innovation and e-Government Enablement; Oversee ICT Application deployment and Organisational Enablement; Ensure Applications Support and Operations; Provide leadership and resource management in the Departmental. 

Applications for the above position must be sent to: Salomeapplications@sassa.gov.za

Enquiries: Ms. Salome Maluleke, Tel: (012) 400 2057 

DISTRICT MANAGER 

Salary: R 1,317,384–R 1,551,807 p.a. inclusive of benefits 

Location: Ulundi Office– (Ref No: SAS KZN26/07/26-02) 

Location: Frances Baard Office– (Ref No: SAS NC26/07/26-03) 

Location: Thabo Mofutsanyane Office – (Ref No: SAS FS26/07/26-03) 

Location: Sedibeng Office – (Ref No: SAS GP26/07/26-04) 

Nature of Position: Permanent 

Minimum Requirements: Candidates should hold a qualification at NQF Level 7 as recognized by SAQA in the field of Public Administration / Business Administration / Economics / Development Studies / Finance / Accounting /Social Sciences/ and or equivalent; Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) endorsed by the National School of Government; The requirements for application of Senior Management Services (SMS) include the successful completion of an SMS Pre-entry programme (Nyukela) as endorsed by the National School Government (NSG) before appointment. 

Experience: 5 Years’ relevant experience at a Middle / Senior Managerial level. 

Knowledge and Skills: Functional / Professional Knowledge (subject knowledge), Planning & Organizing, Innovation / Creativity, Computer Literacy, Strategic Capability and Leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management and Service Delivery Innovation, Grants Administration. 

Key Performance Areas: The incumbent will provide Strategic Leadership and Governance within the District; Provide oversight for Grants Administration and Service Delivery in the District; Manage Administrative Support Services; Manage, implement & maintain the beneficiary records and systems Management; Manage staff and resources. 

Applications for the position in Ulundi District Office must be sent to MCApplications@sassa.gov.za. 

Enquiries: Mr. JS Phoseka, Tel 033 846 3456. 

Application for the position in Frances Baard District Office must be sent to ApplicationsRO@sassa.gov.za

Enquiries: Ms N Cele Tel: 0538024956 

Applications for the position in Thabo Mofutsanyane District Office must be sent to ApplicationsPalesa@sassa.gov.za

Enquiries: Ms. N Sikhakhane Tel: 0514108321 

Application for the position in Sedibeng District Office must be sent to ApplicationsMas@sassa.gov.za

Enquiries: Ms MT Malivha: 011 241 8563.

MANAGER: VETTING 

Salary: R932 292– R1 098 195 p.a. inclusive of benefits 

Location: Head Office Pretoria (Ref No. SAS HO26/07/26-02) 

Nature of Position: Permanent 

Requirements: Candidates should hold an undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 6/7) as recognized by SAQA in the field of Security Management / Criminal Justice / Police Science and or equivalent; Completion of The State Security Agency (SSA) Security Managers Course and A valid driver’s license code B is essential. 

Experience: 3 years’ experience in Security Management / Criminal Justice / Police Science in vetting / security management field of which 2 years must be at an Assistant Management level or equivalent. 

Knowledge and Skills: Functional / Professional Knowledge (subject knowledge), Planning & Organizing, Innovation / Creativity, Computer Literacy, Policy Analysis and Development, Manage Staff, Project Management, Manage Finance, Strategic Thinking and Planning. 

Key performance: The incumbent will facilitate the execution of vetting fieldwork investigations within the Agency; Develop, manage and implement policies, guidelines, norms and standards in vetting investigations for security clearance levels; Coordinate and monitor projects and files; Manage the resources in the Unit. 

Preference will be given to Coloured Male or Indian Male/ Female or White Male/ Female or (Person with Disability- Coloured Male or Indian Male/ Female or White Male/ Female) 

The application for the above position must be sent to Pamapplications@sassa.gov.za

Enquires: Ms. Pamela Tshefu– 012 400 2264.

Important notes: All these positions are advertised with the minimum requirements. Appointments will be subjected to compulsory pre-employment screening in the form of qualification, reference, ITC, criminal checks and compulsory competency assessment (where applicable). It is the applicant's responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) prior to the selection process. SASSA is under no obligation to fill a post after the advertisement thereof. Please note: All SASSA staff are subjected to compulsory security vetting on appointment. Only E-mailed applications will be accepted. 

The Agency is an equal opportunity employer. Therefore, Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment will assist the Agency in achieving its Employment Equity targets in terms of the Agency’s Employment Equity Plan. Person with Disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Applicants interested in applying for these posts should send their applications (CV and fully completed New Z83 form) quoting the relevant reference number and position name as per the advert. Old Z83 will not be accepted. The subject heading of the email should indicate the reference number and name of the position you are applying for. Applicants must ensure that they send their application to a correct email address indicated on each position. Applications send to the incorrect inbox/email will not be considered. Applications should consist of a comprehensive CV (specifying all experience, duties, indicating the respective dates (MM/YY) per position, Identity Number, Race and Gender as well as indicating references with full contact details. Computer literacy and driver’s license must be stated in the CV. Interviews may be conducted via a virtual or physical platform which will be discussed with each shortlisted applicant. Kindly note that copies of qualification, certificate, ID and driver’s license etc, should be submitted upon request. Please ensure that The CV and the Z83 are merged and submitted as one PDF document. Failure to comply with the above requirements; your application will be disqualified. 

General Enquiries: Ms. Pamela Tshefu – Tel (012) 400 2264 

Closing date: 9 August 2026 

If you have not been contacted within 3 months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Visit us at www.sassa.gov.za or toll free: 0800 60 10 11. 

NB: Please note that SASSA would never ask candidates to pay for job application or Background screening. All SASSA adverts are published on SASSA website if it not on SASSA website the advertisement is not authentic.