SOUTH AFRICAN SOCIAL SECURITY AGENCY (SASSA) VACANCIES

​GENERAL MANAGER: FINANCE
Salary: R 1,436,022–R 1,716,933 p.a. inclusive of benefits 
Location: North West Regional Office – (Ref No.: SAS NW15/12/24-01) 
Nature of Position: Permanent 
 
Minimum Requirements: Candidates should hold an undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 7 as recognized by SAQA in finance; Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) endorsed by the National School of Government; The requirements for application of Senior Management Services (SMS) include the successful completion of an SMS Pre-entry programme (Nyukela) as endorsed by the National School Government (NSG) prior to appointment; Computer literacy and a valid driver's license are essential and should be indicated on the CV. 
 
Experience: 5 years’ experience in Senior Management level in the various disciplines related to Financial Management. 
 
Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations on public entities and other relevant regulations; ERP knowledge on Oracle or SAP or AccPacc or accrual accounting compliant systems, functional / professional knowledge, planning & organizing, innovation / creativity, policy analysis and development, manage staff, project management, manage finance, strategic thinking and planning. 
 
Key performance: Area The incumbent will oversee and monitor the Regional Office’s budget; Oversee and manage the Regional Office’s financial accounting functions; Manage the Regional Office’s supply chain management services; Provide leadership in order to enhance the Unit performance and outputs of the Unit and Manage resources and matters pertaining to staff. 
 
Applications for the above position must be sent to Tinymoapplications@sassa.gov.za Enquiries Ms T Mogonediwa / Ms T Tsime (018) 397 3310 / 3307 (North West Regional Office) 
 
 
 
 
 
SENIOR MANAGER: BENEFICIARY MAINTENANCE 
Salary: R1 216 824- R 1 433 355 p.a. including benefits 
Location: North West Regional Office-(Ref No. SAS NW15/12/24-03) 
Nature of Position: Permanent 
 
Minimum Requirements: Candidates should hold an undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 7 as recognized by SAQA in the relevant field; Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) endorsed by the National School of Government; The requirements for application of Senior Management Services (SMS) include the successful completion of an SMS Pre-entry programme (Nyukela) as endorsed by the National School Government (NSG) prior to appointment; Computer literacy and a valid driver's license are essential and should be indicated on the CV. 
 
Experience: 5 Years’ experience at a middle / senior managerial level in the relevant field 
 
Knowledge and Skills: Functional/ Professional Knowledge (subject knowledge), Planning &Organizing, Innovation, Creativity, Policy Analysis and Development, Manage Staff, Project Management, Manage Finance, Strategic Thinking and Planning and Grants Administration. 
 
Key performance: The incumbent will provide strategic guidance and coordinate grant reviews and quality assurance functions; To provide strategic guidance and coordinate business administration systems regarding grants administration; Provide leadership to enhance the Unit performance and outputs of the Unit; Manage resources and matters pertaining to staff. 
 
Applications for the above position must be sent to ApplicationsNW@sassa.gov.za
Enquiries: Mr V Kraai (018) 397 3410 (North West Regional Office) 
 
 
 
 
 
SENIOR MANAGER: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT AND AUXILIARY SUPPORT
Salary: R1 216 824- R 1 433 355 p.a. including benefits 
Location Limpopo Regional Office-(Ref No. SAS LP/15/12/24-04) 
Location Gauteng Regional Office-(Ref No. SAS GP/15/12/24-05) 
Nature of Position: Permanent 
 
Minimum Requirements: Candidates should hold an undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 7 as recognized by SAQA in the relevant field; Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) endorsed by the National School of Government; The requirements for application of Senior Management Services (SMS) include the successful completion of an SMS Pre-entry programme (Nyukela) as endorsed by the National School Government (NSG) before appointment; Computer literacy and a valid driver's license are essential and should be indicated on the CV.
 
Experience: 5 Years’ experience at a middle / senior managerial level in the relevant field. 
 
Knowledge and Skills: Functional/ Professional Knowledge (subject knowledge), Planning &Organizing, Innovation, Creativity, Policy Analysis and Development, Manage Staff, Project Management, Manage Finance, Strategic Thinking and Planning and Facilities Management. 
 
Key performance: The incumbent will facilitate the planning and acquisitioning of the Region’s property needs; Ensure efficient and effective facilities maintenance; Provide effective and efficient transport services; Ensure efficient and effective general support services; Provide leadership to enhance the Unit performance and outputs of the Unit and Manage resources and matters pertaining to staff. 
 
Application for the above positions at Limpopo Region must be sent to ApplicationsLP@sassa.gov.za
Enquiries: Ms Manyama ML Tel: 015 291 7411/ 7481 
 
Application for the above position in the Gauteng Region must be sent to ApplicationsMas@sassa.gov.za
Enquiries: Ms. P Mothapo on (011) 775 8055/ Ms. Mashudu Malivha on 011 241 8563

Important notes: 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 Z83 must be fully completed, failure to comply will automatically disqualify the applicant. Applicants must ensure that they send their application to a correct physical address. Applications send to the incorrect physical address 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. All these positions are advertised with the minimum requirements. Appointments will be subjected to compulsory pre-employment screening in the form of qualification, reference, ITC, criminal checks and compulsory competency assessment (where applicable). Candidates will also be subjected to a process of assessments (where required). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) prior to the selection process and an evaluation report must be attached. The requirements for application of Senior Management Services (SMS) include the successful completion of an SMS Pre-entry programme (Nyukela) as endorsed by the National School Government (NSG) before appointment for all SMS positions. The cost for Nyukela is at the applicants own expense. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. 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. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only, should you not be contacted within 3 months after the closing date please consider your application as unsuccessful. 
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
 
General Enquiries: Ms Pamela Tshefu 0124002264
 
CLOSING DATE: 07 JANUARY 2025
 
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. 
 
N:B Please note that SASSA would never ask candidates to pay for job application or Background screening. All SASSA adverts are published on SASSA website if it not on SASSA website the advertisement is not authentic.