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SOUTH AFRICAN SOCIAL SECURITY AGENCY (SASSA)
EASTERN CAPE REGION
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.
LOCAL OFFICE MANAGER (LEVEL 12) X1
Salary: R1 101 468 – R1 297 476 p.a. inclusive of benefits
Location: Cradock Local Office (Ref No. SAS 66/2026)
Minimum Requirements: Candidates should hold a qualification at NQF Level 6/ 7 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 at Assistant Manager level or equivalent.
Duties: The incumbent will monitor the provision of effective and efficient social security services within a local office area; Manage the grant administration program and processes in the Local Office and Service Points; Provide advice on social assistance legislation , policies and procedures; Manage administrative support services provided within the local office; Manage and coordinate the operational plan in line with regional and district strategies; Manage the resources in the local office.
Applications for the above post must ONLY be emailed to PheloApplicationsEC@sassa.gov.za
Preference will be given to African Female/ African Male/ Coloured Male respectively at the time of appointment
GRANT ADMINISTRATOR: (LEVEL 5) X2
Salary: R 237 453 – R330 162 pa exclusive of benefits.
Location: Libode (Pt St Johns) (Ref No. SAS 67/2026); Cradock (Ref No. SAS 68/2026);
Minimum Requirements: Candidates should hold a qualification at NQF Level 6 as recognised by SAQA in the following disciplines: Public Administration/ Public Management /Business Administration/ /Economics/Development Studies/ Finance/ Accounting/ Commerce/Social Sciences/Social Security/Law/ Information Technology. Computer literacy is essential.
Added Advantage: A valid driver’s license and/or administrative/clerical experience as an added advantage.
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.
Libode: Preference will be given to African Male/PWD; Coloured Male; African Female respectively at the time of appointment
Cradock: Preference will be given to Coloured Male/PWD; African Female; African Male respectively at the time of appointment.
NB: Applications for Grant Administrators must ONLY be submitted either by hand delivery to the address specified below or to any nearest SASSA office within Eastern Cape or send via postal services see below the details.
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
Enquiries:
Mr S. Metuse – 043 707 6160
Ms P. Ndengane - 043 707 6421
Ms Z. Kumbula - 043 707 6390
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: 23 November 2026
Applicants interested in applying for the above mentioned positions should follow instructions stated in each position, applications comprising of (CV new Z83 and copy of the highest relevant qualification) must be submitted to the correct email or address quoting the relevant reference number and position name as per the advert. Old Z83 will not be accepted. For email applications 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 License, 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.
