SOUTH AFRICAN SOCIAL SECURITY AGENCY (SASSA)

  

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. 

 

KWAZULU NATAL REGION 

 

 

 

GRANTS ADMINISTRATOR (LEVEL 05) X7 POSTS 

Salary: R237 453.00 – R279 708.00 p.a exclusive of benefits. 

Location: Vulindlela Local Office (Ref No: G27/2026) 

Location: Port Shepstone Local Office (Ref No:G28/2026) 

Location: Camperdown Local Office (Ref No: G29/2026) 

Location: Umlazi Local Office (Ref No: G30/2026) 

Location: Verulam Local Office (Ref No: G31/2026) X2 

Location: Vryheid Local Office (Ref No: G32/2026) 

 

Minimum Requirements: Candidates should hold Senior Certificate (NQF Level 4) plus a relevant National Diploma/ Degree (NQF Level 6) Degree (NQF Level 7), 

Discipline: Public Administration / Public Management / Business Administration / Economics / Development Studies Finance / Accounting / Commerce / Social Sciences / Social Security / Law / IT, Computer literacy is essential. 

 

Added Advantage: A valid driver’s license and / or administrative / clerical experience. 

Duties: The incumbent will provide a grant customer care service; Screen and capture grant applications including beneficiary maintenance functions effectively; Administer medical bookings and assessments; Provide off-site grant application services to clients; Scanning and batching of grants files. 

 

Employment Equity Targets for ALL the above listed local offices: 1st Preferred: African Male 

2nd Preferred: Indian Male 

3rd Preferred: White Male 

 

 

 

 

 

ADMINISTRATION CLERK (LEVEL 05): ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES X2 POSTS 

Salary: R237 453.00 – R279 708.00 p.a exclusive of benefits. 

Location: Emnambithi Local Office (Ref No: S2/2026) 

Location: Babanango Local Office (Ref No: S3/2026) 

 

Minimum Requirements: Candidates should hold Senior Certificate (NQF Level 4) with 0-1 year working experience. Computer literacy and a valid driver’s license are essential (Successful candidates will be expected to drive). 

 

Duties: The incumbent will be responsible for keeping log book of pool vehicles and ensure maintenance of thereof; keep appropriate registers updated; keep register of assets and do regular follow ups to update the register; check for completeness of leave forms and HR documentation; have a filing system in place aligned to the master file plan of SASSA; opening and closing of files; represent the Local Office in various meetings, forums, committees; assist with the arrangement of meetings and special events or awareness campaigns; obtaining quotation if not available; write motivation and attached Comparative Schedule; send through for approval to District/ Regional Office for approval; ordering of items; receipts, check and book items in accordance to the delivery note; arrange for payment of invoice. Ensure adherence to section 57 of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA, Chapter 6, Part 3). 

 

Employment Equity Targets for Emnambithi and Babanango Local Offices: 1st Preferred: African Male 

2nd Preferred: Indian Male 

3rd Preferred: White Male 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (LEVEL 07): ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES X 1 POST 

Salary: R338 106.00 – R398 277.00 p.a. exclusive of benefits 

Location: Inanda Local Office (Ref No: S4/2026) 

 

Minimum Requirements: Candidate should hold a Senior Certificate plus a relevant National Diploma/ Degree (NQF Level 6) / Degree (NQF Level 7) with 1-2 years working experience; Computer literacy and a valid driver’s license are essential (successful candidate will be expected to drive). 

 

Duties: The incumbent will be responsible to monitor and ensure the maintenance of log books of pool vehicles; ensure the implementation and maintenance of appropriate registers; monitor the implementation and maintenance of database assets. Ensure the local office staff comply with HR policies and procedures; ensure that all HR forms and documents are correct and complete; ensure that HR request/ documents/ forms are forwarded to District office timeously; ensure the maintenance of appropriate registers. Ensure the implementation and maintenance of a filing system that is aligned to the master file plan of SASSA; represent the Local Office in various meetings, forums committees; assist with the arrangement of meetings and special events or awareness campaigns. Obtaining quotations if not available; write motivation and attach comparative schedule; obtain approval from delegated authority; ordering of items; receipts, check and book items in accordance to the delivery note. Supervision, appraisal, disciplinary; leave; training and development; planning and organizing; guidance and monitoring. Ensure adherence to Section 57 of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA, Chapter 6, Part 3). 

 

Employment Equity Targets: 1st Preferred: African Male 

2nd Preferred: Indian Male 

3rd Preferred: White Male/African Female 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LOCAL OFFICE MANAGER (LEVEL 12) X2 POSTS 

Salary: R1 101 468.00 – R1 297 476.00 p.a. inclusive of benefits 

Location: Durban Local Office (Ref No: G34/2026) 

Location: Umzinto Local Office (Ref No: G35/2026) 

 

Minimum Requirements: Candidates should hold A qualification in the relevant field at NQF level 6 /7 as recognised by the South Africa Qualifications Authority (SAQA) in the following disciplines: Public Administration / Business Administration / Economics / Development Studies / Finance / Accounting / Commerce / Social Sciences / Social Security coupled with 3 years’ experience Assistant Manager level or equivalent; Computer literacy and a valid driver’s license are essential. 

 

Duties: The incumbent will Monitor the provision of effective and efficient social security services within a local office area; Manage the grant administration program in the local office; Manage of grant administration processes at Service Points; Provide advice on social assistant legislation, policies and procedures; Mange administrative support services provided within the local office; Manage and coordinate the operational plan in line with regional and district strategies; Manage the resources in the local office. 

 

Employment Equity Targets for Durban and Umzinto Local Offices: 1st Preferred: White Female 

2nd Preferred: Coloured Female 

3rd Preferred: African Female/African Male 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRACTITIONER: DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSFORMATION (LEVEL 07) X1 POST 

Salary: R338 106.00 – R398 277.00 p.a. exclusive of benefits 

Location: KZN Regional Office (Ref No: S5/2026) 

 

Minimum Requirements: Candidates should hold a B degree or a 3-year tertiary qualification coupled with 1-2 years relevant experience; Computer literacy and a valid driver’s license are essential. 

 

Duties: The incumbent will Facilitate and assist with the effective provisioning of Training & Development programmes; Assist with the development and compilation of statistical reports on Training & Development matters; Advice / assist / support district offices and local offices with Training & Development issues; Facilitate and assist with Employee Wellness Programmes, HIV & AIDS in the workplace and Employment Equity; Facilitate and assist with the effective implementation of Performance Management and Development System in the Region and Management functions. 

 

Employment Equity Targets: 1st Preferred: African Male 

2nd Preferred: Indian Male 

3rd Preferred: White Male 

 

 

 

 

 

MANAGER: GRANTS ADMINISTRATION (LEVEL 11) X1 POST 

Salary: R932 292.00 – R1 098 195.00 p.a. inclusive of benefits 

Location: Midlands District Office (Ref No: G36/2026) 

 

Minimum Requirements: Candidates should hold a B degree or a 3 year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6/NQF Level 7) as recognized by SAQA coupled with 1-2 years management experience; Knowledge of SASSA's Constitutional mandate and relevant policies, legislation and its relationship with National and other stakeholders; Knowledge of Social Security and poverty alleviation matters including sound understanding of the demographics of the District; Computer literacy and a valid driver’s license are essential. 

 

Duties: The incumbent will Assist with the management, coordination and implementation of grant value chain operations Local Offices; Assist with the management and coordination of beneficiary maintenance matters; Manage and provide customer cares services within the District; Assist with the management of disability management in the Region with regard to disability grants; Facilitate and manage services in respect of paypoint and vendor management; Provide advice on social assistant legislation, policies and procedures in relation to beneficiary maintenance; Assist with the management of the Unit and Manage subordinates in the section. 

 

Employment Equity Targets: 1st Preferred: African Female 

2nd Preferred: Coloured Female 

3rd Preferred: White Female 

 

 

 

 

 

GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME X1 POST 

Location: KZN Regional Office : Information and Communication Technology(Ref No.:SASIn – 1) 

 

Minimum Requirements: Candidates should hold a National Diploma/B-Tech/ Degree (NQF Level 6 or 7) in Information and Communication Technology 

All applicants must be between the ages of 18 – 35 years and be South African citizens. Successful candidates will be appointed for 24 months internship contract. An all-inclusive monthly stipend of R7 860.50 will be payable. 

 

Employment Equity Targets: 1st Preferred : African Male 

2nd Preferred: Indian Male 

3rd Preferred: White Male 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 these 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: 22 May 2026 

 

Applicants interested in applying for these posts should email 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 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 your application been disqualified.

 

 

 

 

Grants Administrator: Vulindlela Local Office

Applications must be sent to: SSMKZNAPPLICATIONS@SASSA.GOV.ZA  

Enquiries: Mrs NC Khuzwayo

033 846 3330

 

Grants Administrator: Port Shepstone Local Office

Applications must be sent to: PHNKZNApplications@sassa.gov.za

Enquiries: Mrs NC Khuzwayo

033 846 3330

 

Grants Administrator: Camperdown Local Office

Applications must be sent to: FZDKZNApplications@sassa.gov.za

Enquiries: Mrs NC Khuzwayo

033 846 3330

 

Grants Administrator: Umlazi Local Office

Applications must be sent to: Pskznaplications@sassa.gov.za

Enquiries: Mrs NC Khuzwayo

033 846 3330

 

Grants Administrator x2 posts: Verulam Local Office

Applications must be sent to: NMPKZNApplication@sassa.gov.za

Enquiries: Mrs NC Khuzwayo

033 846 3330

 

Grants Administrator: Vryheid Local Office

Applications must be sent to: NALASKZNApplications@sassa.gov.za

Enquiries: Mrs NC Khuzwayo

033 846 3330

 

Administration Clerk: Emnambithi Local Office

Applications must be sent to: VukaniKZNapplications@sassa.gov.za

Enquiries: Mrs NC Khuzwayo

033 846 3330

 

Administration Clerk: Babanango Local Office

Applications must be sent to: NALASKZNApplications@sassa.gov.za

Enquiries: Mrs NC Khuzwayo

Tel: 0 033 846 3330

 

Administrative Officer: Inanda Local Office

Applications must be sent to: Pskznaplications@sassa.gov.za

Enquiries: Mrs NC Khuzwayo

Tel: 0 033 846 3330

 

Local Office Manager: Durban Local Office

Applications must be sent to: MCApplications@sassa.gov.za

Enquiries: Mrs NC Khuzwayo

Tel: 0 033 846 3330

 

Local Office Manager: Umzinto

Local Office

Applications must be sent to: NNMKZNApplication@sassa.gov.za

Enquiries: Mrs NC Khuzwayo

Tel: 0 033 846 3330

 

Practitioner: Development & Transformation: KZN Regional Office

Applications must be sent to: PHNKZNApplications@sassa.gov.za

Enquiries: Mrs NC Khuzwayo

Tel: 0 033 846 3330

 

Manager: Grants Administration: Midlands District Office.

Applications must be sent to: STAK2NApplication@sassa.gov.za

Enquiries: Mrs NC Khuzwayo

Tel: 0 033 846 3330

 

Graduate Internship Programme: Information and Communication Technology.

Applications must be sent to: FZDKZNApplications@sassa.gov.za

Enquiries: Mrs NC Khuzwayo

Tel: 0 033 846 3330

 

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.