SOUTH AFRICAN SOCIAL SECURITY AGENCY (SASSA) – FREE STATE

 
 
 
SENIOR GRANTS ADMINISTRATOR: (LEVEL 07) X 1 
Salary: R 269, 214 – R 317, 127 pa exclusive of benefits. 
Location: Smithfield Local Office (Ref No: SAS FS 1788/23) 
 
Minimum Requirements Candidates should have a Senior Certificate plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 6) as recognized by SAQA in the relevant field coupled with 3 years’ experience in Grants Administration; Computer literacy is essential and a valid driver’s licence will be an added advantage. 
 
Duties: The incumbent will conduct verification of grant applications (approval), Oversee the quality of the administration of social grants by Grant Administrators and advise Grant Administrators on policies and process within grants value chain and supervise staff at Local Office level, Check the completeness of documents and supporting documents; Verify applications and means test; Approve or reject applications; Process other grant documentation; Perform other grants value chain functions; Oversee the quality of the administration of social grants and advise on policies and processes within the grants value chain; Manage staff performance and resources; Ensure adherence to Section 57 of the Public Finance Management Act (PMFA, Chapter 6, Part 3). 
 
Applications for the above position must be sent to applicationsXHA@sassa.gov.za
 
General Enquiries: Mr S.N. Masama – (051) 683 6362 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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PRACTITIONER: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (LEVEL 08) X 1 
Salary: R 331 188.00 – R 390 129.00 pa exclusive of benefits. 
Location: Lejweleputswa District Office (Ref No: SAS FS 0668/23) 
 
Minimum Requirements Candidates should have a Relevant Degree or National Diploma (NQF 6 / 7) in the relevant field as recognised by SAQA coupled with 3-5 years’ experience in the relevant field. Knowledge, experience interpretation and application of accrual accounting GRAP standards will be an added advantage; Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA); Treasury Regulations on public entity and other relevant regulations; ERP knowledge on ORACLE or Acc Pacc or accrual accounting compliant systems and a valid driver’s licence will be an added advantage. 
 
Duties: To assist with the provisioning of supply chain management functions; Assist with the implementation of demand plan for financial year; Maintain the supplier Database; Provide secretariat services for supply chain related committees; Assist with the management of assets in the District in terms of Supply Chain Management policies and procedures; Support District office, Local offices in terms of Supply Chain Management policies and procedures; Manage subordinates in the section. 
 
Applications for the above position must be sent to applicationsLJW@sassa.gov.za
 
General Enquiries: Mr MA Choane – (051) 410 8477 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Grant Administrator (X2) 
Salary: R181 599.00– R213 912.00 pa exclusive of benefits. 
Location: Botshabelo Local Office (Ref No: SAS FS1171) 
Location: Koffiefontein Local Office (Ref No: SAS FS1769) 
 
Requirements: Candidates should hold a Senior Certificate (NQF Level 4), Computer literacy is essential. 
 
Added advantage: A valid driver’s licence and / or administrative / clerical experience will be an added advantage. 
 
Duties: The incumbent will assist in the administration of Social Grants at Local Office Level; Effectively screen all grant applications; Capture applications on the system; Provide customer care; Process other grant documentation / perform other grants administration functions; Conduct quality control on grant applications and ensure adherence to Section 57 of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA, Chapter 6, Part 3). 
 
Applications for Botshabelo Local Office must be sent to:-applicationsMANG@sassa.gov.za 
Enquiries: Mr. S Moses : (051) 410 8590 
Applications for Koffiefontein Local Office must be sent to: - applicationsXHA@sassa.gov.za
Enquiries: Mr. S.N. Masama : (051) 683 6362 
 
 
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CLERK: MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING 
Salary: R181 599.00– R213 912.00 pa exclusive of benefits. 
Location: Finance Regional Office (Ref No: SAS FS0138) 
 
Requirements: Candidates should hold a Senior Certificate / NQF 4 with 0-1 year experience, Computer literacy is essential and a valid driver’s licence is an added advantage. 
 
Duties: The incumbent will be responsible to render a financial/budget support and record management service; collate budget need inputs of the region (Budget holders); upload and posting of approved budgets and allocations on the system; capture, allocate virements on budget; distribute documents with regard to the budget; provide an administrative support and record management service; maintenance and update of budget files; maintain a record of incoming / outgoing of documentation and files; assist with the provision and distribution of expenditure reports; assist with the arrangements and logistics of meetings; ensure adherence to Section 57 of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA, chapter 6, part 3). 
 
Application for the above position must be sent to applicationsFS@sassa.gov.za
 
Enquiries: Mr. T.P. Radebe : (051) 410 8396

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Important notes: All these positions are advertised with the minimum requirements. Appointments will be subject to a compulsory pre-employment screening in the form of qualification, reference, ITC, criminal checks, technical test and compulsory competency assessment. It is our intention to promote representivity in terms of race, gender and disability through the filling of this post and candidates whose appointment will promote representivity will receive preference. 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 that all SASSA staff are subjected to compulsory security on appointment. 
 
ONLY EMAIL 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. 
 
Closing date: 17 February 2023 
 
Applicants interested in applying for these posts should send their applications (CV and completed New Z83 form) quoting the relevant reference number and position name as per the advert. 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 inbox/email 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. Interviews may be conducted via a virtual medium 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. Failure to comply with the above requirements may results your application been disqualified. 
 
Correspondence will only be conducted with the shortlisted candidates, 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.