SOUTH AFRICAN SOCIAL SECURITY AGENCY (SASSA)

 

EXTERNAL VACANCIES

 

SASSA is a dynamic organisation 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.

 

WESTERN CAPE REGION 

 

 

 

MANAGER: COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING - SALARY LEVEL 11 

Salary: R 932 292 - R1 098 195 per annum inclusive of benefits 

Location: Regional Office, Cape Town 

 

Minimum Requirements: A qualification in the relevant field at NQF level 6/7 as recognised by the South Africa Qualifications Authority (SAQA) in Marketing / Communications / Journalism / Public Relations. 

 

Experience: 3-5 years’ relevant experience in Communication field, of which 1-2 years at an Assistant managerial level or equivalent managerial level. Valid Driver’s License is essential. 

 

Duties: Provide branding and publication services, provide an internal communication service, promote public education awareness and marketing, Coordinate media relations within the Region, Coordinate stakeholder relations within the Region, Manage the resources within the Unit. 

 

Employment Equity Targets: Persons with Disability/White Female/Indian Female, African Male 

 

 


 

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: 5 June 2026 

 

Only Applications sent via email will be accepted. The subject heading of the email must contain the Ref No, as per the advert, only. Applications must consist of: New Z83, CV, Highest Qualification, ID & driver’s license, scanned as 1 document Applicants must ensure that they send their applications to the correct email address indicated in the advert. 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 References with full contact details. Interviews may be conducted via a virtual medium which will be discussed with each shortlisted applicant. Separate applications must be submitted for the different positions. 

 

Reference No: (Ref No: WC/COMM/26)

Email Address: ZaneleNGapplications@sassa.gov.za

Enquiries: Ms Zanele Ngcanga Tel: (021) 469 0448