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SOUTH AFRICAN SOCIAL SECURITY AGENCY (SASSA)
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.
INTERNAL
EASTERN CAPE REGION
SENIOR GRANT ADMINISTRATOR (LEVEL 07) X5
Salary: R338 106 – 398 277 - p.a exclusive of benefits
Location: Idutywa x 2 (Ref No. SAS 58/2026); Matatiele (Ref No. SAS 59/2026); Lusikisiki (Ref No. SAS 60/2026); Libode (Ref No. SAS 61/2026)
Minimum Requirements: Candidates should hold a qualification at NQF Level 6 as recognized by SAQA in the following disciplines: Public Administration/ Business Administration/ Economics/ Development Studies/ Finance/ Accounting/ Commerce / Social Sciences / Social Security. Computer literacy and a valid driver’s license are essential.
Experience: 3 Years’ experience in Social Security.
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; Provide other grants value chain processes in relation to Beneficiary Maintenance, Medical Bookings of Assessments, Customer care services and off-site services; Oversee and supervise the quality of the administration of social grants processes and advice on policies and processes within the grants application value chain; Manage staff performance and resources.
Applications for Idutywa must be sent to PearlApplicationsec@sassa.gov.za
Applications for Matatiele must be sent to SiviweApplicationsec@sassa.gov.za
Applications for Lusikisiki must be sent to ZaneleApplicationsec@sassa.gov.za
Applications for Libode must be sent to ZolekaApplicationsEc@sassa.gov.za
Idutywa: Preference will be given to African Female/PWD; African Male; Coloured Female respectively at the time of appointment.
Matatiele: Preference will be given to African Female/PWD; African Male; Coloured Female respectively at the time of appointment.
Lusikisiki: Preference will be given to African Female/PWD; African Male; Coloured Female respectively at the time of appointment.
Libode: Preference will be given to African Female/PWD; African Male; Coloured Female respectively at the time of appointment.
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 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 that all SASSA staff are subjected to compulsory security on appointment.
Closing date: 6 November 2026
Applicants interested in applying for the above positions should email their applications (CV new Z83 and copy of the highest relevant qualification) to be submitted to the correct email address quoting the relevant reference number and position name as per the advert. Old Z83 will not be accepted. 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 email address indicated on each position. Applications sent 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, Computer Literacy, Drivers Licence, Physical Address, 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. Please ensure that the CV, Z83 and Highest qualification are submitted as one PDF document. Failure to comply with the above requirements, your application will be disqualified.
General Enquiries: Mr S. Metuse - 043 707 6160/ Ms Z. Kumbula - 043 707 6390 / Ms P. Ndengane - 043 707 6421
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 pr toll free: 0800 60 10 11.
ONLY EMAILED APPLICATIONS FOR THE ABOVE POSITIONS.
