SOUTH AFRICAN SOCIAL SECURITY AGENCY (SASSA) VACANCIES

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GENERAL MANAGER: FINANCE (RE- ADVERTISEMENT)
Salary: R 1,436,022–R 1,716,933 p.a. inclusive of benefits
Mpumalanga Regional Office – (Ref No.: SAS MP06/10/24-10)
Nature of Position: Permanent
 
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) before 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.
 
Application for the above positions at Mpumalanga Region must be sent to zaneleapplications@sassa.gov.za
Enquiries: Ms Z Thabethe (013) 754 9337/ 9423
 
 
 
 
 
 
SENIOR MANAGER: OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (X2)
Salary: R 1,216,824 – R 1,433,355 p.a. inclusive of benefits
Location: Gauteng Regional Office (Ref No: SAS GP06/10/2024-11)
Location: Limpopo Regional Office (Ref No: SAS LP06/10/2024-12)
Nature of Position: Permanent
 
Requirements: Candidates should hold an undergraduate qualification (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 middle management level experience in the relevant field.
 
Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of SASSA's mandate, policies, legislation, Social Security, Poverty Alleviation; Understanding demographics of the province and social-economics realities experience.
 
Added Advantage: A post graduate qualification (NQF level 08) in the relevant field will be an added advantage.
 
Key performance Area: To Manage, monitor, implement, integrate and operationalize SASSA programmes, projects and norms and standards; Manage, develop, monitor, implement and operationalize service delivery initiatives; Implementation of the grant value chain and grants administration processes within all districts and local offices; Provide leadership in order to enhance the Unit performance and outputs of the Unit; Manage resources and matters pertaining to staff and Ensure adherence to Section 57 (Responsibilities of other Officials) of the Public Finance Management Act (PMFA, Chapter 6, Part 3).
 
Application for Gauteng Regional Office must be sent to ApplicationsMas@sassa.gov.za
Enquiries: Ms. P Mothapo on (011) 775 8055/Ms. Mashudu Malivha on 011 241 8563
 
Application for Limpopo Regional Office must be sent to ApplicationsLP@sassa.gov.za Enquiries: Ms Manyama ML Tel: 015 291 7411/ 7481

Important notes: Applicants interested in applying for these posts must send their applications (Comprehensive CV and fully completed New Z83 form) quoting the relevant reference number and position name as per the advert. The subject heading of the email must 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 must consist of a comprehensive CV (specifying all experience, duties, indicating the respective dates (MM/YY) per position, driver’s license and computer literacy, 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, must be submitted upon request. Failure to comply with the above requirements will results in your application been disqualified. 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 applicant’s 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-entryprogramme/. 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
 
Closing Date: 28 October 2024
 
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.