SOUTH AFRICAN SOCIAL SECURITY AGENCY (SASSA) - FREE STATE EXTERNAL

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GRANT ADMINISTRATOR: GRANTS ADMINISTRATION (LEVEL 5) X 1 
Salary: R181 599.00– R213 912.00 pa exclusive of benefits. 
Location: Kroonstad Local Office (Ref No: SAS FS0489/23) 
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 the above position must be sent to applicationsFZD@sassa.gov.za
 
General Enquiries: Mr TP Radebe – (051) 410 8396
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT MANAGER: OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (LEVEL 09) X 1 
Salary: R393 245 – R475 596 pa exclusive of benefits. 
Location: Thabo Mofutsanyane District Office (Ref No: SAS FS 1340/23) 
 
Minimum Requirements: Candidates should hold a B Degree and / or a 3 year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6, 360 credits) in the relevant field, coupled with 3-5 years’ supervisory experience in the social security environment. Knowledge of SASSA constitutional mandate, relevant policies and legislation is required, as is proficiency in social security management and poverty alleviation matters, Computer literacy and a valid driver’s licence are essential. 
 
Duties: The incumbent will be responsible to manage the rendering of administrative support in the District. Deal with individual problematic beneficiary cases referred to District Office for investigation and comment and advice. Deal with overpayments in respect of alleged fraudulent cases. Manage, collate and draft reports on statistical issues within the district. Manage SOCPEN training within the district. Gather social security operational information and report on the tendencies. Supervision of Staff. Provide advice on social assistant legislation, policies and procedures on beneficiary related matters: interpretation of policy, terms and conditions and give advice to internal and external stakeholders. 
 
Applications for the above position must be sent to applicationsTM@sassa.gov.za
 
General Enquiries: Ms MV Motaung – (058) 718 3911

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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: 23 March 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.