SOUTH AFRICAN SOCIAL SECURITY AGENCY (SASSA) - MPUMALANGA

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Minimum Requirement: Candidates should hold a relevant Degree / National Diploma (NQF level 6 or 7) as recognized by SAQA coupled with 2 – 3 years of experience in the relevant field. 
 
Added advantage: A valid driver’s license and computer literacy as an added advantage. 
 
Duties: The incumbent will be responsible to assist with the coordination and facilitation of marketing in the Region; build and maintain relations with members of the media and stakeholders, assist with the coordination and facilitation of communication processes in the Region; assist the Regional Communications Manager with developing media statements and press releases; Contribute to the development, management and coordination of the Region’s information systems, Participate in the Communication Forum meetings to represent regional inputs; assist to solicit answers to parliamentary questions, where there is no parliamentary officer as well as to ensure adherence to Section 57 of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA, Chapter 6, Part 3)
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Applications for the above position must be sent to: applicationsmp@sassa.gov.za
 
Enquiries: Ms A Ngomane (013) 754 9334 
 
Important notes: The position is advertised with the minimum requirements. Appointment 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 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: All SASSA staff are subjected to compulsory security vetting on appointment. 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 Disability are strongly encouraged to apply 
 
Closing date: 06 February 2023 
 
Applicants interested in applying for this post should send their applications (CV, fully completed and signed New Z83 only), quoting the 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 sent their application to the correct inbox/email indicated on the position. Applications sent to the incorrect inbox/email will not be considered. Applications should consist of a comprehensive CV (specifying all experience, and duties, specifying the respective dates (MM/YY) per position, Identity number, Race, and Gender as well as indicating references with full contact details. Kindly note that certified copies of qualifications, certificates, ID and driver’s license, etc. should be submitted upon request. Failure to comply with the above requirements may result in your application being disqualified.
 
Correspondences will only be limited to 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.