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SOUTH AFRICAN SOCIAL SECURITY AGENCY (SASSA) VACANCIES
SOUTH AFRICAN SOCIAL SECURITY AGENCY (SASSA)
EXTERNAL VACANCIES
EASTERN CAPE REGION
CLERK FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING: (SALARY LEVEL 5) X1
Salary: R 228 321 – R268 960 pa exclusive of benefits.
Location: Regional Office East London (Ref No: SAS 30/2025);
Minimum Requirements: Candidates should hold undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 6) as recognised by SAQA in Finance / Accounting / Financial Management / Auditing / Economics / Cost and Management Accounting / Public Finance. Computer Literacy is essential.
Knowledge and skills: Knowledge and understanding of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations and Practice Notes; Knowledge of Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP); Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles.
Duties: Render Financial Accounting transactions; Provide support in administration of accounts/ income receivable in terms of financial policies and administration; Provide support in the administration of Financial Accounts in terms of financial policies and administration; Handle queries related to Debtors and Creditors and salary administration; Filing, archiving and retrieving financial and related documentation
Preference will be given to YOUTH for the following EE Targets: African Male/PWD; Coloured Male; African Female respectively at the time of appointment
GRANT ADMINISTRATORS: (SALARY LEVEL 5) X3
Salary: R 228 321 – R268 960 pa exclusive of benefits.
Location: Stutterheim (Ref No: SAS 31/2025); East London (KWT) (Ref No: SAS 32/2025); Qumbu (Ref No: SAS 33/2025)
Minimum Requirements: Candidates should hold undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 6) as recognised by SAQA in Public Administration/Business Administration/Economics/Development Studies/Finance/Accounting/Commerce/Information Technology/ Law/ Social Sciences/Social Security. Computer Literacy is essential.
Knowledge and Skills: Basic knowledge of the Social Assistance Act, SASSA Act and relevant regulations; Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles
Duties: The incumbent will provide 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.
Preference will be given to YOUTH for the following EE Targets respectively as at the time of appointment:
Stutterheim: African Male/PWD; African Female/Coloured Male
East London: African Male/PWD; African Female; Coloured Male
Qumbu: African Male/PWD; African Female; Coloured Male
Applicants interested in applying for these posts should send their applications (CV, New Z83 form and copy of the relevant highest qualification certificate) quoting the relevant reference number and position name as per the advert. Applications should consist of a comprehensive CV (specifying all experience, duties, indicating the respective dates (MM/YY) per position, Identity Number, Computer Literacy, Drivers License, 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 other copies of certificates, ID and driver’s license etc, should be submitted upon request. Failure to comply with the above requirements may results your application been disqualified. Persons with disabilities are kindly requested to attach medical proof.
Closing date: 15 December 2025
CLERK FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING AND GRANT ADMINISTRATOR POSTS
Postal address:
Attention Human Capital Management,
Private Bag X9001, Chiselhurst, East London, 5201
OR
Hand delivery to BKB Building, Corner Fitzpatrick& Merino Road, Quigney, East London
OR to the nearest SASSA office within Eastern Cape
(No email applications will be accepted for these positions)
Enquiries:
Ms Z. Kumbula - 043 707 6390
Ms T. Mdaka-Booi - 043 707 6425
Ms P. Ndengane - 043 707 6421
Correspondence will only be communicated 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. Failure to comply with the above will automatically disqualify candidates.
EXTERNAL VACANCIES
EASTERN CAPE REGION
CLERK FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING: (SALARY LEVEL 5) X1
Salary: R 228 321 – R268 960 pa exclusive of benefits.
Location: Regional Office East London (Ref No: SAS 30/2025);
Minimum Requirements: Candidates should hold undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 6) as recognised by SAQA in Finance / Accounting / Financial Management / Auditing / Economics / Cost and Management Accounting / Public Finance. Computer Literacy is essential.
Knowledge and skills: Knowledge and understanding of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations and Practice Notes; Knowledge of Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP); Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles.
Duties: Render Financial Accounting transactions; Provide support in administration of accounts/ income receivable in terms of financial policies and administration; Provide support in the administration of Financial Accounts in terms of financial policies and administration; Handle queries related to Debtors and Creditors and salary administration; Filing, archiving and retrieving financial and related documentation
Preference will be given to YOUTH for the following EE Targets: African Male/PWD; Coloured Male; African Female respectively at the time of appointment
GRANT ADMINISTRATORS: (SALARY LEVEL 5) X3
Salary: R 228 321 – R268 960 pa exclusive of benefits.
Location: Stutterheim (Ref No: SAS 31/2025); East London (KWT) (Ref No: SAS 32/2025); Qumbu (Ref No: SAS 33/2025)
Minimum Requirements: Candidates should hold undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 6) as recognised by SAQA in Public Administration/Business Administration/Economics/Development Studies/Finance/Accounting/Commerce/Information Technology/ Law/ Social Sciences/Social Security. Computer Literacy is essential.
Knowledge and Skills: Basic knowledge of the Social Assistance Act, SASSA Act and relevant regulations; Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles
Duties: The incumbent will provide 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.
Preference will be given to YOUTH for the following EE Targets respectively as at the time of appointment:
Stutterheim: African Male/PWD; African Female/Coloured Male
East London: African Male/PWD; African Female; Coloured Male
Qumbu: African Male/PWD; African Female; Coloured Male
Applicants interested in applying for these posts should send their applications (CV, New Z83 form and copy of the relevant highest qualification certificate) quoting the relevant reference number and position name as per the advert. Applications should consist of a comprehensive CV (specifying all experience, duties, indicating the respective dates (MM/YY) per position, Identity Number, Computer Literacy, Drivers License, 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 other copies of certificates, ID and driver’s license etc, should be submitted upon request. Failure to comply with the above requirements may results your application been disqualified. Persons with disabilities are kindly requested to attach medical proof.
Closing date: 15 December 2025
CLERK FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING AND GRANT ADMINISTRATOR POSTS
Postal address:
Attention Human Capital Management,
Private Bag X9001, Chiselhurst, East London, 5201
OR
Hand delivery to BKB Building, Corner Fitzpatrick& Merino Road, Quigney, East London
OR to the nearest SASSA office within Eastern Cape
(No email applications will be accepted for these positions)
Enquiries:
Ms Z. Kumbula - 043 707 6390
Ms T. Mdaka-Booi - 043 707 6425
Ms P. Ndengane - 043 707 6421
Correspondence will only be communicated 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. Failure to comply with the above will automatically disqualify candidates.
INTERNAL VACANCIES
EASTERN CAPE REGION
TEAM LEADER (SALARY LEVEL 08)
Salary: R 397 116 – R 467 790 p.a. exclusive of benefits
Location: Gqeberha (Ref. SAS 34/2025)
Minimum Requirements: Candidates should hold a qualification (NQF Level 6) as recognized by SAQA in Public Administration /Public Management/ Business Administration / Economics / Development Studies / Finance / Accounting / Commerce / Information Technology/Law/Social Sciences / Social Security coupled with 3 years’ supervisory experience in Social Security. Computer Literacy and a valid driver’s license are essential.
Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge and understanding of Grants Administration, SASSA’s constitutional mandate, relevant policies and legislation in the Public Service; In-depth knowledge of the Social Assistance Act, SASSA Act, and relevant regulations
Duties: The incumbent will be responsible for coordination and supervision of various functional areas within the Local Office; Promote Service Delivery initiatives to improve efficiency; Implement norms and standards in the grants value chain; Management of staff at lower levels.
Applications for the above post must be emailed to: PheloApplicationsEC@sassa.gov.za
Enquiries Ms P. Ndengane 043 707 6421
Preference will be given to African Male /PWD; African Female; Coloured Female respectively at the time of appointment
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.
Closing date: 15 December 2025
Applicants interested in applying for the above position should email their applications (CV, new Z83 and copy of the highest relevant qualification certificate) to the correct email address quoting the relevant reference number and position name as per the advert. Applications should consist of comprehensive CV (specifying all experience, duties, indicating the respective dates (MM/YY) per position, Identity Number, Computer Literacy, Drivers Licence, 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 other copies of certificates, ID and valid driver’s license etc. should be submitted upon request. People with disabilities are requested to attach medical proof. Applications must be submitted as one PDF document.
Correspondence will only be communicated 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.
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 ADVERT: NORTH WEST REGION
GRANT ADMINISTRATOR (LEVEL 05) X4
Salary: R 228 321.00 – R 268 950.00 p.a. exclusive of benefits
Location: Dr Kenneth Kaunda District: Potchefstroom (Tlokwe) Local Office (Ref No: SAS NW 16/2025)
Location: Dr Kenneth Kaunda District: Ventersdorp Local Office (Ref No. SAS NW 17/2025
Location: Dr Kenneth Kaunda District: Matlosana Local Office (Ref No: SAS NW 18/2025)
Location: Bojanala District: Mogwase Local Office (Ref. No: SAS NW 19/2025)
Location: Ngaka Modiri Molema District: Tswaing (Ottosdal) Local Office (Ref No: SAS NW 20/2025)
Minimum Requirements: Candidates should hold a qualification in the relevant field at NQF level 6 as recognised by the South Africa Qualifications Authority (SAQA). 0-1 year working experience. 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 are as follows:
Potchefstroom Local Office: African Male followed by Coloured Male and White Male as at the time of appointment
Ventersdorp Local Office: PWD followed by African Male and Indian Male respectively as at the time of appointment.
Matlosana Local Office: African Male followed by White Male and Indian Male respectively as at the time of appointment
Mogwase Local Office: African Male followed by White Male and Coloured Female respectively as at the time of appointment.
Tswaing Local Office: African Male followed by White Male and Coloured Female respectively as at the time of appointment.
CLERK: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Salary: R 228 321.00 – R 268 950.00 p.a. exclusive of benefits
Location: Regional Office: Mmabatho (Ref No. SAS NW 21/2025)
Minimum Requirements: Candidates should hold Senior Certificate NQF level 4 as recognised by SAQA. 0-1 year working experience. Computer literacy and a valid driver’s license are essential.
Duties: The incumbent will render a demand and acquisition clerical support service; render a provisioning administration support service; Render an asset management clerical support service.
Employment Equity target is as follows:
Person With Disability followed by African Male Indian Male respectively as at the time of appointment.
ADMINISTRATION CLERK: VENTERSDORP
Salary: R 228 321.00 – R 268 950.00 p.a. exclusive of benefits
Location: Tlokwe Local Office: Potchefstroom (Ref No. SAS NW 22/2025)
Minimum Requirements: Candidates should hold Senior Certificate NQF level 4 as recognised by SAQA. 0-1 year working experience. Computer literacy and a valid driver’s license are essential.
Duties: The incumbent will effectively render clerical duties such as Transport services, Human Resource Administration, General Admin Support Services and Provisioning Services (Procurement and Issuing of Stores). Ensure adherence to Section 57 of the Public Finance Management Act (PMFA, Chapter 6, Part 3).
Employment Equity target is as follows:
African Male followed by White Male and Indian Male respectively as at the time of appointment.
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, Persons with Disability (PWDs) are strongly encouraged to apply
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 our intention to promote representivity in terms of race, gender and disability through the filling of this post 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: All SASSA staff are subjected to compulsory security vetting on appointment. Applications send to the incorrect inbox/email will not be considered. Application forms should be completed and sent to the relevant email address on or before the
CLOSING DATE: 12 December 2025
Applicants interested in applying for these posts should send their applications (Comprehensive CV specifying ID number, qualification and institution acquired from, position held, number of years of service in particular position, duties performed, names of three reference including their contact details and position held. Fully completed new Z83 form obtainable from any government institution quoting the relevant reference number and post applying for) to the email below. Kindly note that interviews may be conducted via a virtual medium which will be discussed with each shortlisted applicant. Certified copies of qualifications, certificates, Identity Document / Smart card and valid driver’s license etc. should be submitted upon request.
Ref No: SAS NW 16/2025 to LeratoMakApplications@sassa.gov.za, enquiries: Ms. L. Makgongwana (018 397 3364)
Ref No: SAS NW 17/2025 to ApplicationsNW@sassa.gov.za, enquiries: Mr V Kraai (018 397 3410)
Ref No: SAS NW 18/2025 to tinymoapplications@sassa.gov.za, enquiries: Ms. Tiny Mogonediwa (018 397 3310)
Ref. No: SAS NW 19/2025 to NWHCMSeipatiNApplications@sassa.gov.za, enquiries: Ms. Seipati Nthoroane (014 523 0390)
Ref. No: SAS NW 20/2025 to: NWHRRecruitment@sassa.gov.za, enquiries Ms Mpho Maswe (018 397 3801)
Ref. No: SAS NW 21/2025 to MongeziPApplications@sassa.gov.za, enquiries Mr Mongezi Plaatjie (018 397 3350)
Ref. No: SAS NW 22/2025 to TshegofatsoApplications@sassa.gov.za, enquiries Ms Tshegofatso Tsime (018 397 3307)
If you have not been contacted within 3 months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.