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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.
EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
HEAD OFFICE
REGIONAL EXECUTIVE MANAGER
Salary: R 1,885,710–R 2,124 237 p.a. inclusive of benefits
Location: North West Regional Office– (Ref No: SAS NW18/10/26-01) Re-advertisement
Nature of Position: Permanent
Minimum Requirements: Candidates should hold a qualification at NQF Level 8 as recognized by SAQA in the field of; Public Administration / Business Administration / Political Science / Law / Social Sciences / Economics /Development Studies; 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.
Experience: 8 Years’ relevant experience at a senior managerial level.
Knowledge and Skills: Functional / Professional Knowledge (subject knowledge), Planning & Organizing, Innovation / Creativity · Computer Literacy, Policy Analysis and Development, Strategic Capability and Leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management and Service Delivery Innovation.
Key Performance Areas: The incumbent will manage and report on the development of the management of administration, payment of social assistance and related social security services in the region based on legislative frameworks, policies, strategies, operational frameworks, guidelines and effective programmes; Ensure that social security operations and strategies are implemented and rolled out in the region to enhance productivity and the Agency’s footprint; Maintain the ethics of the Agency of the grants administration and payment management business chain within the region; Implement programmes and projects in accordance with the Agency’s mandate in compliance with the SASSA Act and/ as directed by the Executive Directives; Ensure the standardization and implementation of the services of the Agency within the region to promote good governance and the Agency’s brand; Oversee, manage and report on the financial management, corporate services, and performance of the region in line with the set regulations and prescripts.
Candidates who have previously applied for the post of Regional Executive Manager: North West Region are at liberty to re-apply.
Applications for the above position must be sent to: Salomeapplications@sassa.gov.za
Enquiries: Ms. Salome Maluleke, Tel: (012) 400 2057
SENIOR MANAGER: HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Salary: R 1,317,384–R 1,551,807 p.a. inclusive of benefits
Location: East London– (Ref No: SAS EC18/10/26-02) Re-advertisement
Nature of Position: Permanent
Minimum Requirements: Candidates should hold a qualification at NQF Level 7 as recognized by SAQA in the field of Human Resource Management / Industrial Psychology / Public Administration/Public Management / Business Administration; 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.
Experience: 5 Years’ relevant experience at a middle/senior managerial level.
Knowledge and Skills: Functional / Professional Knowledge (subject knowledge), Planning & Organizing, Innovation / Creativity, Computer Literacy, Policy Analysis and Development, Strategic Thinking and Planning, Strategic Capability and Leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management and Service Delivery Innovation.
Key Performance Areas: The incumbent will manage human capital provisioning and maintenance services; Manage corporate health and well-being service and implementation of employment equity workplace Programmes; Manage human capital development in the Region; Manage and promote sound labour relations in the Region; Manage and monitor the implementation, maintenance, and monitoring of performance management in the Region; Provide leadership and manage resources attached to the unit.
Candidates who have previously applied for the post of Senior Manager: Human Capital Management: Eastern Cape Region are at liberty to re-apply.
Applications for the position in Eastern Cape Regional Office must be sent to ZiphoApplicationsec@sassa.gov.za
Enquiries: Ms. Ziphozihle Ngqowana, Tel: 043 707 6522.
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. Only 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.
Applicants interested in applying for these posts should send their applications (CV and fully completed New Z83 form) 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 send 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, Race and Gender as well as indicating references with full contact details. Computer literacy and driver’s license must be stated in the CV. Interviews may be conducted via a virtual or physical platform 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. Please ensure that The CV and the Z83 are merged and submitted as one PDF document. Failure to comply with the above requirements; your application will be disqualified.
General Enquiries: Ms. Pamela Tshefu – Tel (012) 400 2264
Closing date: 02 November 2026
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.
NB: Please note that SASSA would never ask candidates to pay for job application or Background screening. All SASSA adverts are published on SASSA website if it not on SASSA website the advertisement is not authentic.
