The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is a dynamic organisation that provides a range of essential services to a diverse group of South Africans. With offices countrywide, SASSA’s operational structures embrace state-of-the-art facilities designed to stimulate employees to achieve, enjoy, progress and prosper. SASSA Gauteng Region is currently seeking suitably qualified and motivated individuals to fill sixteen (16) Grant Administrator positions across various districts in Gauteng.

Position: Grant Administrator (X16)

Salary: R228,321 – R268,950 per annum, exclusive of benefits

Closing Date: 30 April 2026

Available Locations and Reference Numbers

The sixteen posts are distributed across Gauteng as follows:

• Soshanguve/Hammanskraal Local Office (X2) – Tshwane District (Ref: GP/SAS 01/04/2026)
• Atteridgeville Local Office (X1) – Tshwane District (Ref: GP/SAS 02/04/2026)
• Garankuwa/Mabopane Local Office (X1) – Tshwane District (Ref: GP/SAS 03/04/2026)
• Chiawelo/Soweto Local Office (X3) – Johannesburg District (Ref: GP/SAS 04/04/2026)
• Johannesburg Local Office (X2) – Johannesburg District (Ref: GP/SASA 05/04/2026)
• Germiston Local Office (X2) – Ekurhuleni District (Ref: GP/SAS 06/04/2026)
• Germiston (Tembisa) (X1) – Ekurhuleni District (Ref: GP/SAS 07/04/2026)
• Springs Local Office (X1) – Ekurhuleni District (Ref: GP/SAS 08/04/2026)
• Vereeniging (Meyerton) Local Office (X1) – Sedibeng District (Ref: GP/SAS 09/04/2026)
• Randfontein (Caltonville) Local Office (X1) – West Rand District (Ref: GP/SAS 10/04/2026)
• Roodepoort (Dobsonville) Local Office (X1) – West Rand District (Ref: GP/SAS 11/04/2026)

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must hold a qualification in a relevant field at NQF Level 6, as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), in one of the following disciplines: Public Administration, Public Management, Business Administration, Economics, Development Studies, Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Social Sciences, Social Security, Law, or Information Technology.

Key Responsibilities

The successful incumbent will be responsible for providing grant customer service to members of the public; screening and capturing applications, including beneficiary maintenance functions; administering medical bookings and assessments; providing off-site grant application services to clients; and managing the scanning and batching of grant files.

Important Notes

Appointment is subject to compulsory pre-employment screening, including qualification verification, reference checks, ITC checks, and criminal record checks. All SASSA staff are subject to compulsory Security Vetting upon appointment. SASSA promotes representivity in terms of race, gender, disability and youth, and candidates whose appointment will advance representivity will receive preference. Applicants with foreign qualifications must have them evaluated by SAQA prior to the selection process. SASSA is under no obligation to fill a post after advertisement.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must include a comprehensive CV, a completed New Z83 Form, and a copy of your highest relevant qualification. Quote the relevant reference number and position name on your application.

Applications must be hand-delivered to:
SASSA Regional Office (Ground Floor), 222 Smit Street, Braamfontein, 2017

OR posted to:
Human Capital Management, Private Bag X120, Marshalltown, 2107

Please note: No emailed applications will be accepted.

Enquiries: Ms MT Malivha: 011 241 8563 / Ms T Makatu: 011 241 8357

For more information, visit www.sassa.gov.za or call toll-free: 0800 60 10 11.