SOUTH AFRICAN SOCIAL SECURITY AGENCY (SASSA)

 

EXTERNAL VACANCIES

 

SASSA is a dynamic organization that provides a range of essential services to a diverse group of South Africans. With offices countrywide, our operational structures aspire to embrace all that is state-of-the-art, offices that are modern and an environment designed to stimulate the worker to achieve, enjoy, progress and prosper.

 

EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

 

HEAD OFFICE

 

 

 

 

GENERAL MANAGER: FINANCE 

Salary: R 1,494,900–R 1,787,328 p.a. inclusive of benefits 

Location: Northern Cape Regional Office– (Ref No: SAS NC03/05/26-01) 

Nature of Position: Permanent 

 

Minimum Requirements: Candidates should hold a qualification at NQF Level 7 as recognized by SAQA in Accounting (Financial Accounting) / Auditing / Cost and Management Accounting; 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. 

 

Experience: 5 years’ relevant experience in the field of financial management at a senior managerial level. 

 

Knowledge and Skills: Functional / Professional Knowledge (subject knowledge), Planning & Organizing, Innovation / Creativity, Computer Literacy, Policy Analysis and Development, Strategic Capability and Leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management and Service Delivery Innovation, and Executive Leadership Development Programme. 

 

Key Performance Areas: The incumbent will provide strategic leadership in the Finance Department and Region; Oversee and co- ordinate the Region’s budget planning, implementation and monitoring processes; Oversee and ensure the effective management of the Regional financial accounting functions; Oversee the effective and efficient Supply Chain Management Services; Oversee the effective implementation of internal controls; Oversee / manage resources and matters pertaining to staff and performance of the Department. 

 

Application for the above position must be sent to: ApplicationsRO@sassa.gov.za

Enquiries: Ms. Natasha Breda, Tel: (053) 802 4963 

 

 

 

 

 

GENERAL MANAGER: GRANTS ADMINISTRATION X 2 

Salary: R 1,494,900–R 1,787,328 p.a. inclusive of benefits 

Location: Free state Region– (Ref No: FS03/05/26-02) 

Location: Western Cape Region– (Ref No: WC03/05/26-03) 

Nature of Position: Permanent 

 

Minimum Requirements: Candidates should hold a qualification at NQF Level 7 as recognized by SAQA in Public Administration / Management / Finance / Accounting / Social Sciences / Business Administration; 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. 

 

Experience: 5 Years’ relevant experience in the of field Social Security at a senior managerial level. 

 

Knowledge and Skills: Functional / Professional Knowledge (subject knowledge), Planning & Organizing, Innovation / Creativity, Computer Literacy, Data analysis, Stakeholder management, Policy Analysis and Development, Strategic Capability and Leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management and Service Delivery Innovation.

 

Key Performance Areas: The incumbent will oversee the operations and service delivery pertaining to the grant value chain; Oversee and manage the maintenance of beneficiary records and systems; Oversee customer care services; Oversee and manage the operations pertaining to adult disability and care dependency; Oversee and manage various relevant stakeholders and Manage resources and matters pertaining to staff. 

 

Applications for Free State Region position must be sent to: ApplicationsZwelibanzi@sassa.gov.za

Enquiries: Ms. L Swanepoel: Tel 051 410 8317 

Applications for Western Cape Region position must be sent to: namhlaaplications@sassa.gov.za

Enquiries: Ms. Mari De Wet/ Ms. Namhla Henda, Tel: (021) 469 0422/0258 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SENIOR MANAGER: ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT 

Salary: R 1,266,714–R 1,492,122 p.a. inclusive of benefits 

Location: Head Office– (Ref No: SAS HO03/05/26-08) 

Nature of Position: Permanent 

 

Minimum Requirements: Candidates should hold a qualification at NQF Level 7 as recognized by SAQA in Organisational Development / Management Services (Organisation & Work Study) / Operations Management; Successful completion of a job evaluation certificate; 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. 

 

Experience: 5 Years’ relevant experience in the field of Organizational Development at a middle / senior managerial level.

 

Knowledge and Skills: Functional / Professional Knowledge (subject knowledge), Planning & Organizing, Innovation / Creativity, Computer Literacy, Policy Analysis and Development, Strategic Capability and Leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management and Service Delivery Innovation. 

 

Key Performance Areas: The incumbent will manage and lead the Unit: Organisational Development to ensure that Operational Plans of the Unit are developed and implemented on an annual basis; Manage the development of organizational structures for all tiers in the organization to ensure alignment with the strategic plan of the Agency; Manage and coordinate motion studies and/or efficiency assessment projects in the Agency. Manage the job analysis; job descriptions and job evaluation process within Agency to ensure standardization; Manage and coordinate the development of the Human Resource Plan (HRP); Manage resources and matters pertaining to staff. 

 

Applications for the above position must be sent to: Salomeapplications@sassa.gov.za

Enquiries: Ms. Salome Maluleke Tel: (012) 400 2057 

 

 

 

 

 

SENIOR MANAGER: HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT AND PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT 

Salary: R 1,266,714–R 1,492,122 p.a. inclusive of benefits 

Location: Head Office– (Ref No: SAS HO03/05/26-09) 

Nature of Position: Permanent 

 

Minimum Requirements: Candidates should hold a qualification at NQF Level 7 as recognized by SAQA in Human Resources Management & Industrial Psychology / Human Resources Management / Public Administration/Management; 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. 

 

Experience: 5 Years’ relevant experience in the field of Human Capital Management at a middle / senior managerial level. 

 

Knowledge and Skills: Functional / Professional Knowledge (subject knowledge), Planning & Organizing, Innovation / Creativity, Computer Literacy, Policy Analysis and Development, Strategic Capability and Leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management and Service Delivery Innovation Extensive knowledge of Skills Development Act and Skills Levies Act 

 

Key Performance Areas: The incumbent will manage the development and implementation of annual operational plans in line with strategic plan of the organization; Manage the development of policies and SOPS in respect of human capacity building and performance management within the Agency; Manage and monitor the implementation of capacity and educational development programs and initiatives; Manage and monitor the implementation of a Performance Management & Development System (PMDS) within the Agency; Ensuring that training and development initiatives are informed by the Skills Audit Outcomes. Manage and monitor the implementation of learnerships, internship and work integrated learning programs of the public service within the Agency; Manage resources and matters pertaining to staff. 

 

Applications for the above position must be sent to: Salomeapplications@sassa.gov.za

Enquiries: Ms. Salome Maluleke, Tel: (012) 400 2057 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SENIOR MANAGER: HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT X2 

Salary: R 1,266,714–R 1,492,122 p.a. inclusive of benefits 

Location: Eastern Cape Regional Office– (Ref No: SAS EC03/05/26-10) 

Location: Limpopo Regional Office– (Ref No: SAS LP03/05/26-11) 

Nature of Position: Permanent 

 

Minimum Requirements: Candidates should hold a qualification at NQF Level 7 as recognized by SAQA in the field of Human Resource Management / Industrial Psychology / Public Administration / Management; 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. 

Experience: 5 years’ relevant experience in the field of Human Capital Management at a middle/senior managerial level. 

 

Knowledge and Skills: Functional / Professional Knowledge (subject knowledge), Planning & Organizing, Innovation / Creativity, Computer Literacy, Policy Analysis and Development, Strategic Thinking and Planning, Strategic Capability and Leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management and Service Delivery Innovation. 

 

Key Performance Areas: The incumbent will manage human capital provisioning and maintenance services; Manage corporate health and well-being service and implementation of employment equity workplace programmes; Manage human capital development in the Region; Manage and promote sound labour relations in the Region; Manage and monitor the implementation, maintenance, and monitoring of performance management in the Region; Provide leadership and manage resources attached to the unit. 

 

 

 

 

 

GENERAL MANAGER: FINANCE 

Salary: R 1,494,900–R 1,787,328 p.a. inclusive of benefits 

Location: Northern Cape Regional Office– (Ref No: SAS NC03/05/26-01) 

Nature of Position: Permanent 

 

Minimum Requirements: Candidates should hold a qualification at NQF Level 7 as recognized by SAQA in Accounting (Financial Accounting) / Auditing / Cost and Management Accounting; 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. 

 

Experience: 5 years’ relevant experience in the field of financial management at a senior managerial level. 

 

Knowledge and Skills: Functional / Professional Knowledge (subject knowledge), Planning & Organizing, Innovation / Creativity, Computer Literacy, Policy Analysis and Development, Strategic Capability and Leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management and Service Delivery Innovation, and Executive Leadership Development Programme. 

 

Key Performance Areas: The incumbent will provide strategic leadership in the Finance Department and Region; Oversee and co- ordinate the Region’s budget planning, implementation and monitoring processes; Oversee and ensure the effective management of the Regional financial accounting functions; Oversee the effective and efficient Supply Chain Management Services; Oversee the effective implementation of internal controls; Oversee / manage resources and matters pertaining to staff and performance of the Department. 

 

Application for the above position must be sent to: ApplicationsRO@sassa.gov.za

Enquiries: Ms. Natasha Breda, Tel: (053) 802 4963 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GENERAL MANAGER: GRANTS ADMINISTRATION X 2 

Salary: R 1,494,900–R 1,787,328 p.a. inclusive of benefits 

Location: Free state Region– (Ref No: FS03/05/26-02) 

Location: Western Cape Region– (Ref No: WC03/05/26-03) 

Nature of Position: Permanent 

 

Minimum Requirements: Candidates should hold a qualification at NQF Level 7 as recognized by SAQA in Public Administration / Management / Finance / Accounting / Social Sciences / Business Administration; 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. 

 

Experience: 5 Years’ relevant experience in the of field Social Security at a senior managerial level. 

 

Knowledge and Skills: Functional / Professional Knowledge (subject knowledge), Planning & Organizing, Innovation / Creativity, Computer Literacy, Data analysis, Stakeholder management, Policy Analysis and Development, Strategic Capability and Leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management and Service Delivery Innovation. 

 

Key Performance Areas: The incumbent will oversee the operations and service delivery pertaining to the grant value chain; Oversee and manage the maintenance of beneficiary records and systems; Oversee customer care services; Oversee and manage the operations pertaining to adult disability and care dependency; Oversee and manage various relevant stakeholders and Manage resources and matters pertaining to staff. 

 

Applications for Free State Region position must be sent to: ApplicationsZwelibanzi@sassa.gov.za

Enquiries: Ms. L Swanepoel: Tel 051 410 8317 

Applications for Western Cape Region position must be sent to: namhlaaplications@sassa.gov.za

Enquiries: Ms. Mari De Wet/ Ms. Namhla Henda, Tel: (021) 469 0422/0258 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SENIOR MANAGER: ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT 

Salary: R 1,266,714–R 1,492,122 p.a. inclusive of benefits 

Location: Head Office– (Ref No: SAS HO03/05/26-08) 

Nature of Position: Permanent 

 

Minimum Requirements: Candidates should hold a qualification at NQF Level 7 as recognized by SAQA in Organisational Development / Management Services (Organisation & Work Study) / Operations Management; Successful completion of a job evaluation certificate; 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. 

 

Experience: 5 Years’ relevant experience in the field of Organizational Development at a middle / senior managerial level. 

 

Applications for Eastern Cape Region position must be sent to: ZiphoApplicationsec@sassa.gov.za

Enquiries: Ms. Ziphozihle Nqowana, Tel: (043) 707 6522 

Applications for Limpopo Region position must be sent to: ApplicationsLP@sassa.gov.za

Enquiries: Mr. Avhatakali Netshifhefhe, Tel: (015) 291 7425 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SENIOR MANAGER FACILITIES MANAGEMENT AND AUXILIARY SUPPORT X3 

Salary: R 1,266,714–R 1,492,122 p.a. inclusive of benefits 

Location: Mpumalanga Regional Office– (Ref No: SAS MP03/05/26-05) 

Location: Northern Cape Regional Office– (Ref No: SAS NC03/05/26-06) 

Location: North West Regional Office– (Ref No: SAS NW03/05/26-07) 

Nature of Position: Permanent 

 

Minimum Requirements: Candidates should hold a qualification at NQF Level 7 as recognized by SAQA in the field of Facilities Management / Property Management / Public Administration; 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. 

 

Experience: 5 Years’ relevant experience in the field of Facilities Management at a middle / senior managerial level. 

 

Knowledge and Skills: Functional / Professional Knowledge (subject knowledge), Planning & Organizing, Computer Literacy, Policy Analysis and Development, Strategic Capability and Leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management and Service Delivery Innovation and Facilities Management. 

 

Key Performance Areas: The incumbent will manage and facilitate the planning and acquisition of the Region’s property needs; Manage efficient and effective facility operations and maintenance; Manage effective and efficient transport support services; Manage efficient and effective general support services; Manage security services, access control, emergency services and OHS within the region; Provide leadership to enhance the Unit performance and outputs. 

 

 

Application for Mpumalanga Region position must be sent to: ThamiApplications@sassa.gov.za

Enquiries: Mr. Thamsanqa Mahlalela/ Ms. Zanele Thabethe Tel: (013) 754 9423/9337 

Applications for Northern Cape Region position must be sent to: ApplicationsRO@sassa.gov.za

Enquiries: Ms. Natasha Breda, Tel: (053) 802 4963 

Application for North West Region position must be sent to: TshegofatsoI@sassa.gov.za Enquiries: Ms. Tshegofatso Tsime Tel: (018) 397 3307 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Important notes: 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. 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 Disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. 

 

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 email address 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. Computer literacy and driver’s license must be stated in the CV. Failure to comply with the above requirements may results your application been disqualified. 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. 

 

General Enquiries: Ms. Pamela Tshefu – Tel (012) 400 2264 

 

Closing date: 18 May 2026 

 

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. 

NB: 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. 

 

ERRATUM:

Please note that the post of General Manager: Payment Management was erroneously advertised in the Sunday Times (Ref No: SAS HO03/05/26-04)