Employer: South African Social Security Agency (SASSA)
Programme Type: Work Integrated Learning (WIL) / Internship Programme
Contract Duration: 6 to 18 Months
Monthly Stipend: R5 639.75 (All-inclusive)
Location: SASSA Offices, South Africa
Closing Date: 18 September 2026

Programme Overview

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), a key government institution responsible for the administration of social assistance in South Africa, invites TVET College learners from across the country to apply for the Head Office Work Integrated Learning Programme 2026.

This programme is designed to provide structured practical workplace exposure to learners who have completed their N6 National Certificate and require experiential training in order to qualify for the awarding of their full qualification. Successful applicants will gain valuable hands-on experience within a professional government working environment while contributing to the effective delivery of public services.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Must have successfully completed an N6 National Certificate
• Must require 6 to 18 months of practical work experience to complete qualification requirements
• Must be a South African citizen
• Must be currently unemployed
• Must provide a letter from their educational institution confirming the need for Work Integrated Learning

Internship Conditions and Benefits

Successful candidates will be appointed on a fixed-term Work Integrated Learning contract for a period ranging between 6 and 18 months, depending on institutional requirements. Interns will receive an all-inclusive monthly stipend of R5 639.75 for the duration of the programme. This opportunity allows participants to gain relevant work exposure within a structured and supportive government environment.

Employment Equity

SASSA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting representativity in the workplace. Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment supports the Agency’s Employment Equity Plan, including:

• African Males and Females
• White Males and Females
• Persons with Disabilities, who are strongly encouraged to apply

Pre-Employment Screening

All appointments will be subject to compulsory pre-employment screening, including:

• Qualification verification
• Criminal record checks
• ITC checks
• Security vetting

Applicants with foreign qualifications must ensure that their qualifications are evaluated by SAQA prior to the selection process.

How to Apply

Download application form

Applicants must submit the following documents:

• Fully completed and signed new Z83 form
• A detailed and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Certified copy of South African ID or Smart ID Card
• Certified copy of N6 Certificate or statement of results
• Official letter from the institution confirming the requirement for 6–18 months work experience
• Correct reference number and post title as advertised

SASSA WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING PROGRAMME 2026

POST: GRANTS ADMINISTRATION OFFICE (X1 POST)
CENTRE: Mpumalanga Regional Office – Ref No: SAS/MPU/26/49
REQUIREMENTS: N6 National Certificate or Statement of Results in Public Management / Administration / Management Assistant. Applicants must have completed N6 and require a minimum of 6–18 months of practical work exposure to fulfil the requirements for their qualification. Applicants must be South African citizens and unemployed.
HOW TO APPLY: Hand deliver applications to SASSA Building, No. 18 Ferreira Street, Nelspruit, 1200.
CLOSING DATE: 18 September 2026 at 16:00.

POST: EXECUTIVE SUPPORT (X1 POST)
CENTRE: Mpumalanga Regional Office – Ref No: SAS/MPU/26/50
REQUIREMENTS: N6 National Certificate or Statement of Results in Public Management / Administration / Management Assistant. Applicants must have completed N6 and require a minimum of 6–18 months of practical work exposure to fulfil the requirements for their qualification. Applicants must be South African citizens and unemployed.
HOW TO APPLY: Hand deliver applications to SASSA Building, No. 18 Ferreira Street, Nelspruit, 1200.
CLOSING DATE: 18 September 2026 at 16:00.

POST: COMMUNICATIONS AND CUSTOMER CARE (X1 POST)
CENTRE: Mpumalanga Regional Office – Ref No: SAS/MPU/26/51
REQUIREMENTS: N6 National Certificate or Statement of Results in Public Relations / Communications / Media Studies / Multimedia Journalism / Customer Care. Applicants must have completed N6 and require a minimum of 6–18 months of practical work exposure to fulfil the requirements for their qualification. Applicants must be South African citizens and unemployed.
HOW TO APPLY: Hand deliver applications to SASSA Building, No. 18 Ferreira Street, Nelspruit, 1200.
CLOSING DATE: 18 September 2026 at 16:00.

STIPEND: R5 865.25 per month
DURATION: 18 months.

POST 1: REGIONAL EXECUTIVE MANAGER’S OFFICE X1

REFERENCE NUMBER: SASTV-01
LOCATION: Gauteng
STIPEND: R5,865.25 per month
CONTRACT: Six to 18 months

REQUIREMENTS:
N6 National Certificate or statement of results in:

• Public Management
• Office Management
• Management Assistant

POST 2: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT X2

REFERENCE NUMBER: SASTV-02
LOCATION: Gauteng
STIPEND: R5,865.25 per month
CONTRACT: Six to 18 months

REQUIREMENTS:
N6 National Certificate or statement of results in:

• Office Administration; or
• Public Administration

POST 3: SECURITY MANAGEMENT X1

REFERENCE NUMBER: SASTV-03
LOCATION: Gauteng
STIPEND: R5,865.25 per month
CONTRACT: Six to 18 months

REQUIREMENTS:
N6 National Certificate or statement of results in:

• Public Management
• Public Administration
• Business Administration
• Security Management

POST 4: HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT X3

REFERENCE NUMBER: SASTV-04
LOCATION: Gauteng
STIPEND: R5,865.25 per month
CONTRACT: Six to 18 months

REQUIREMENTS:
N6 National Certificate or statement of results in:

• Human Resource Management
• Human Resource Development
• Labour Relations

POST 5: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT X2

REFERENCE NUMBER: SASTV-05
LOCATION: Gauteng
STIPEND: R5,865.25 per month
CONTRACT: Six to 18 months

REQUIREMENTS:
N6 National Certificate or statement of results in:

• Financial Accounting; or
• Financial Management

POST 6: FINANCE – DEBT AND REVENUE MANAGEMENT X1

REFERENCE NUMBER: SASTV-06
LOCATION: Gauteng
STIPEND: R5,865.25 per month
CONTRACT: Six to 18 months

REQUIREMENTS:
N6 National Certificate or statement of results in:

• Financial Accounting; or
• Financial Management

POST 7: FRAUD AND RISK MANAGEMENT X1

REFERENCE NUMBER: SASTV-07
LOCATION: Gauteng
STIPEND: R5,865.25 per month
CONTRACT: Six to 18 months

REQUIREMENTS:
N6 National Certificate or statement of results in:

• Public Administration; or
• Fraud and Risk Management

GENERAL WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must:

• Have completed an N6 National Certificate.
• Require six to 18 months of practical workplace experience to obtain their qualification.
• Be South African citizens.
• Be unemployed.
• Provide a letter from their institution confirming that workplace experience is required.

TOTAL WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING POSTS: 11
CLOSING DATE: 30 July 2026

HOW TO APPLY FOR ALL POSTS

Applications must include:

• A fully completed and signed new Z83 form.
• A comprehensive CV indicating subjects and courses or modules completed.
• The relevant reference number and position title.
• The highest qualification for graduate internship applications.
• An N6 certificate or statement of results for Work Integrated Learning applications.
• A letter from the institution confirming the need for six to 18 months of workplace experience for Work Integrated Learning applications.

Copies of other qualifications, certificates and identification documents must only be submitted when requested.

HAND-DELIVERY ADDRESS

SASSA Regional Office
Ground Floor
222 Smit Street
Braamfontein
2017

POSTAL ADDRESS

Attention: Human Capital Management
Private Bag X120
Marshalltown
2107

EMAIL APPLICATIONS: Applications submitted by email will not be accepted.

ENQUIRIES:
Ms MT Malivha: 011 241 8563
Ms L Litchfield: 011 241 8349

COMBINED TOTAL: 15 posts.

Important: Applications sent via any other method will not be accepted and may result in disqualification.

Enquiries

Contact Person: Mr Justice Matshikiri
Telephone: 012 400 2343

Important Notice

SASSA reserves the right not to fill these positions. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If applicants do not receive feedback within three months after the closing date, the application should be regarded as unsuccessful.