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.

 

INTERNAL VACANCIES

 

NORTHERN CAPE REGION

 

 

 

SENIOR GRANTS ADMINISTRATOR: GRANTS ADMINISTRATION SALARY LEVEL 07 

Salary: R 325 101– R 362 994 p.a. exclusive of benefits 

Location: Namakwa District – Pofadder Local Office (Ref No.: SAS NC26/04/01) - Re-Advertisement (Applicants who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply if still interested) 

Location: ZF Mgcawu District – Paballelo Local Office (Ref No.: SAS NC26/04/02) 

Location: Pixley Ka Seme District – Nonzwakazi Local Office (Ref No.: SAS NC26/04/03) 

 

Minimum Requirements: Candidates should have a Senior Certificate plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 6/7) as recognized by SAQA in the field of Public Administration/ Business Administration / Economics / Development Studies / Finance / Accounting / Commerce / Social Sciences / Social Security/ Law / Information Technology, coupled with 3 years’ experience in Social Security; Computer literacy and a Valid Driver’s Licence are essential. 

 

Duties: The incumbent will conduct quality assurance and completeness of supporting documents to applications; Verify applications, means test requirements and related declarations; Approve or reject applications for various grant types; Perform other grants value chain functions in relation to Beneficiary Maintenance, Medical bookings, Customer Care services as well as off-site services; Oversee and supervise the quality of the administration of social grants processes and advise on policies and processes within the grants value chain; Manage staff performance and resources; Ensure adherence to Section 57 of the Public Finance Management Act (PMFA, Chapter 6, Part 3) 

 

 

 

 

Preference for the above positions will be given to: 

Pofadder Local Office – People with Disability/Coloured Male followed by African Male followed by White Female respectively as at the time of appointment. 

Paballelo Local Office – People with Disability/Coloured Male, followed by African Male followed by Coloured Female/White Female respectively as at the time of appointment 

Nonzwakazi Local Office – PWD/Coloured Male, followed by African Male followed by Coloured Female/or White Female respectively as at the time of appointment 

 

NB: Only e-mailed applications will be accepted.

 

To view the detailed advert which contains the requirements of the post, compliance and application process, please visit us at www.sassa.gov.za or toll free: 0800 60 10 11 

 

Important notes: Appointment will be subject to a compulsory pre-employment screening in the form of qualification, references, ITC, and criminal checks. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) prior to the selection process. The Agency 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. No faxed applications will be accepted. 

 

Closing date: 12 May 2026 

 

Applicants interested in applying for the post should send their applications (CV and 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 should consist of a comprehensive CV (specifying qualifications - institution obtained from, 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. 

 

 

ZF Mgcawu District post:

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

Enquiries: Ms Claudia Swayi

Tel: (054) 337 0447

 

Namakwa District posts:

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

Enquiries: Mr Godson Mdlalana

Tel: (027) 285 0005

 

Pixley Ka Seme District post:

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

Enquiries: Ms Emelly Booysen

Tel: (053) 632 6024

 

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.

Failure to comply with the above will automatically disqualify candidates.