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
The following positions are available in the KZN Region TEAM LEADER: GRANT ADMINISTRATION X2 (LEVEL 8)
Salary: R 397,116.00 – R 467,790.00 p.a. exclusive of benefits
Location: KwaNgwanase Local Office (Ref No. G10/2025) & Nongoma Local Office (G11/2025) Requirements: Candidates should have a Senior Certificate plus qualification in the relevant field at NQF Level 6 as recognised by SAQA coupled with 3 years’ supervisory experience in Social Security; Computer literacy and a valid driver’s license are essential.Added Advantage: Understanding of Grants Administration, SASSA’s constitutional mandate, relevant policies and legislation in the Public Service will be an added advantage.
The incumbent will be responsible for Coordination and supervision of various functional areas within the Local Office; Promote Service Delivery initiatives to improve efficiency; Management of staff at lower levels; Implement norms and standards in the grants value chain.
The applications for the above positions must be sent to SSMKZNAPPLICATIONS@SASSA.GOV.ZA or hand delivered at No.1 Bank Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201. Attention: Human Capital Management.
The Employment Equity Targets for both posts are African Male, followed by Indian Male and White Female respectively as at the time of appointment.
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SENIOR GRANT ADMINISTRATOR (LEVEL 07)
Salary: R325,101.00 – R382,959.00 p.a. exclusive of benefits
Location: Paulpietersburg Local Office (Ref No: G12/2025)
Requirements for TEAM LEADER: GRANT ADMINISTRATION: Candidates should have a Senior Certificate plus qualification in the relevant field at NQF Level 6 as recognised by SAQA coupled with 3 years’ experience in Social Security; Computer literacy and a valid driver’s license are essential.
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 advise on policies and processes within the grants application value chain; Manage staff performance and resources.
The applications for the above position must be sent to NALASKZNApplications@sassa.gov.za or hand delivered at No.1 Bank Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201. Attention: Human Capital Management.
The Employment Equity Target is African Male, followed by Indian Male and White Female respectively as at the time of appointment.
Important notes: These positions are advertised with minimum requirements. Appointment will be subject to a 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 these posts and candidates whose appointment will promote representivity will receive preference. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the 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 subject to compulsory Security Vetting on appointment. Should candidates wish to apply for more than 1 post, separate application forms should be completed and send through an email
Applicants interested in applying for these posts should send their applications (CV and fully completed and signed new Z83) quoting the relevant reference number and position name as per the advert. The subject heading of the email should indicate the name of the position you are applying for. Applicants must ensure that they send their applications to a correct inbox/email indicated on the 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, 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 copies of qualifications, certificates, ID and driver’s license etc., should be submitted upon request.
Enquiries: Mr JS Phoseka (033) 846 3456.
Correspondence will only be conducted with the short- listed 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.
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
REGIONAL EXECUTIVE MANAGER for TEAM LEADER: GRANT ADMINISTRATION
Salary: R 1,741,770–R 1,962,090 p.a. inclusive of benefits
Location: Gauteng Regional Office– (Ref No: SAS GP15/06/25-01)
Nature of Position: Permanent
Minimum Requirements: Candidates should hold a qualification at NQF Level 8 as recognized by SAQA ; 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; Computer literacy and a valid driver’s license are essential and should be indicated on the CV.
Experience: 8 years’ relevant experience at a Senior Managerial level.
Knowledge and Skills: Functional / Professional Knowledge (subject knowledge), Planning & Organizing, Innovation / Creativity, Policy Analysis and Development, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Strategic Capability and Leadership and Change Management, and Ensure adherence to Section 57 (Responsibilities of other Officials) of the Public Finance Management Act (PMFA, Chapter 6, Part 3).
Key Performance Areas: The incumbent Oversee, 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 and Oversee, manage and report on the financial management, corporate services, and performance of the region in line with the set regulations and prescripts.
Application for the above position at Gauteng Region must be sent Salomeapplications@sassa.gov.za
Enquiries: Ms Salome Maluleke, Tel: (012) 400 2057