SOUTH AFRICAN SOCIAL SECURITY AGENCY (SASSA) VACANCIES

​ASSISTANT MANAGER: GRANTS ADMINISTRATION 
Salary: R552 081.00 – R650 322.00 p.a. exclusive of benefits 
Location: Impendle Local Office (Ref No. G14/2024) 
 
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 licence are essential.
 
Duties: 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 applications for the above position must be sent to PHNKZNapplications@sassa.gov.za or hand deliver at No.1 Bank Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201. Attention: Human Capital Management. 
 
 
 
 
 
TEAM LEADER: GRANTS ADMINISTRATION 
Salary: R376 413.00 – R443 403.00 p.a. exclusive of benefits 
Location: Ndwedwe Local Office (Ref No. G15/2024) 
 
Requirements: Candidates should have a Senior Certificate plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 6/7) in the relevant field as recognised by SAQA coupled with 3 years’ supervisory experience (Social Security); Computer literacy and a valid driver’s licence are essential. 
 
Added Advantage: Understanding of Grants Administration, SASSA’s constitutional mandate, relevant policies and legislation in the Public Service will be an added advantage. 
 
Duties: The incumbent will manage, support and create/provide conditions that enable social service delivery possible through ensuring efficient and effective grants administration; Coordination and supervision of grants administration teams and components; Promote Service Delivery; Management of Staff at lower levels; and performing other generic functions. 
 
The applications for the above position must be sent to NNMKZNApplication@sassa.gov.za  or hand deliver at No.1 Bank Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201. Attention: Human Capital Management. 
 
 
 
 
DISABILITY MANAGEMENT UNIT 
Salary: R376 413.00 – R443 403.00 p.a. exclusive of benefits 
Location: KZN Regional Office (Ref No. G16/2024) 
 
Requirements: Candidates should hold a relevant B Degree (NQF level 7) and/ or 3 year (NQF level 6) tertiary qualification in the relevant field, coupled with 1-2 years' experience in the relevant field; Knowledge of Social Security as well as relevant prescripts and legislation governing SASSA; Computer literacy and a valid driver's license will be further essential. 
 
Duties: The incumbent will assist in the co-ordination of operations pertaining to disability and care dependency in the Region, with a specific focus on the operations of disability management and medical assessments and appeals. General administrative support relating to disability management within the Section; Support the co-ordination of the medical appeal processes within the district; Monitoring & evaluating – national norms and standards; Ensure adherence to service standards for enquires related to disability management; Assist with the drafting of correspondence and co-ordination of communication to various stakeholders relating to queries and information required.

​The applications for the above position must be sent to FZDKZNApplications@sassa.gov.za or hand deliver at No.1 Bank Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201. Attention: Human Capital Management. 
 
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. 
 
Important notes: These positions are advertised with minimum requirements. Appointment will be subject to a 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 these posts and candidates whose appointment will promote representivity will receive preference. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the 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 subject to compulsory Security Vetting on appointment. Should candidates wish to apply for more than 1 post, separate application forms should be completed and send through an email or hand delivered on or before the closing date: 09 December 2024. 
 
Applicants interested in applying for these posts should send their applications (CV and fully completed and signed new Z83) quoting the relevant reference number and position name as per the advert. The subject heading of the email should indicate the name of the position you are applying for. Applicants must ensure that they send their applications to a 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, 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 qualifications, certificates, ID and driver’s license etc., should be submitted upon request. 
 
Enquiries: Mr JS Phoseka (033) 846 3456. 
 
Correspondence will only be conducted with the short- listed 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.