SOUTH AFRICAN SOCIAL SECURITY AGENCY (SASSA) VACANCIES

​INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT 
 
KZN REGION 
 
ASSISTANT MANAGER: GRANTS ADMINISTRATION 
R552 081.00 – R650 322.00 p.a exclusive of benefits 
Location: Nsimbini Local Office (Ref No: G1/2026) 
 
Minimum Requirements: Candidates should hold a B degree (NQF level 7) and/or a 3-year (NQF level 6) tertiary qualification in a relevant field, coupled with 3- 5 years' supervisory experience in the social security environment (at a supervisory level); Knowledge of SASSA's 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 license are essential. 
 
The incumbent will be responsible for the overall management of the grants administration programme in the Local Office and will manage operations pertaining to Grant Administration in the Local Office; Provide client administration and paypoint management services; Implement client improvement services and manage service level agreements with service providers. Additionally, he/she will implement service delivery and client relations improvement services; Acquire data, analyse and manage information and manage resources (financial, human and equipment) within the Local Office. 
 
The Employment Equity Target: Preference will be given to African Male, followed by Indian Male and White Male respectively as at the time of appointment. 
 
 
 
 
 
SENIOR GRANTS ADMINISTRATOR: (LEVEL 7) X7 POSTS 
R325 101.00 – R382 959.00 p.a exclusive of benefits 
Location: Madadeni Local Office (Ref No: G2/2026), Greytown Local Office (Ref No: G3/2026), Pinetown Local Office (Ref No: G4/2026), Ongoye Local Office (Ref No: G5/2026), Izingolweni Local Office (Ref No: G6/2026), Vulamehlo Local Office (Ref No: G7/2026) and Port Shepstone (Ref No: G8/2026) 
 
Minimum Requirements: Candidates should hold a Senior Certificate plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 6/7 as recognised by SAQA in the relevant field coupled with 3 years’ experience in Grants Administration; Computer literacy and a valid driver’s license are essential. 
 
The incumbent will conduct quality assurance and completeness of supporting documents to applications; Verify applications, means test requirements and related declarations; Approve or Reject Applications for various grant types; Provide other grants value chain processes in relation to Beneficiary Maintenance, Medical Bookings of Assessments, Customer Care services and off-site services; Oversee and supervise the quality of the administration of social grants processes and advise on policies and processes within the grants application value chain, manage staff performance and resources. 
 
The Employment Equity Targets for ALL the above posts are African Male, followed by Indian Male and White Male respectively as at the time of appointment.

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 theses posts 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. 
 
Closing date: 13 February 2026 
 
Applicants interested in applying for these posts should email their applications (CV’s 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 applications 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 to your application been disqualified.
 
Nsimbini Local Office
Applications must be sent to: STAK2NApplication@sassa.gov.za
Enquiries: Mr JS Phoseka Tel: 033 846 3456
 
Madadeni and Greytown Local Offices
Applications must be sent to: NNMKZNApplication@sassa.gov.za
Enquiries: Mr JS Phoseka Tel: 033 846 3456
 
Pinetown Local Office
Applications must be sent to: RMKZNApplications@sassa.gov.z
Enquiries: Mr JS Phoseka Tel: 033 846 3456
 
Ongoye Local Office
Applications must be sent to: PHNKZNApplications@sassa.gov.za
Enquiries: Mr JS Phoseka Tel: 033 846 3456
 
Izingolweni, Vulamehlo & Port Shepstone Local Offices
Applications must be sent to: SSMKZNAPPLICATIONS@SASSA.GOV.ZA
Enquiries: Mr JS Phoseka Tel: 033 846 3456

 
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.