SASSA social Grant Administrators 2026
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Position Overview:
The Social Grant Administrator is responsible for administering social grants at the local office level, ensuring that applications are processed accurately and efficiently. The role involves interacting with applicants, verifying their information, and providing customer support throughout the grant application process. The administrator will also perform various administrative tasks to support the office’s operations and ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
Important:
All advertised positions require applicants to meet the minimum qualifications and will be subject to mandatory pre-employment screenings, including checks on qualifications, references, credit history, criminal records, technical skills, and competency assessments. Preference will be given to candidates who enhance representivity in terms of race, gender, and disability, as outlined in the Agency’s Employment Equity Plan.
Applicants with foreign qualifications must ensure these are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) before the selection process. While SASSA aims to promote equal opportunity, it reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts. All SASSA staff must undergo security checks upon appointment.
Only applications submitted via email will be considered. The Agency strongly encourages persons with disabilities to apply.
Basic Requirements:
1. Matric/Senior Certificate or equivalent (NQF Level 4)
2. Higher qualification (NQF level 6)
Preferred Qualifications
- Valid driver’s license
- Previous experience in administrative or clerical roles
Key Responsibilities:
Manage the administration of Social Grants at the Local Office
Screen and process Grant Applications
Input Grant Applications into the system accurately
Deliver exceptional customer service
Handle various grant-related documentation and administrative tasks
Conduct quality checks on Grant Applications
Comply with the requirements of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Section 57
Important Information:
Candidates will undergo pre-employment checks including qualification verification, reference checks, ITC, and criminal background checks
Candidates with foreign qualifications must have them evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) before the selection process
Applications must be submitted via email; no other forms of application will be accepted
Security vetting is mandatory for all SASSA employees upon appointment
SASSA is committed to employment equity; preference will be given to candidates who help meet the agency’s Employment Equity targets
Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply
Closing Date: 29 May 2026
Application Procedure:
Qualified and interested candidates should email their Fully filled Z83 form, CV, certified copies of qualifications, ID, and driver’s license (if applicable) tm. Please include the job title and reference number in the email subject line.
Find below the location and application details
POST: Grants Administrator (Level 05) x7 Posts
SALARY: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (exclusive of benefits)
CENTRES:
- Vulindlela Local Office – Ref No: G27/2026
- Port Shepstone Local Office – Ref No: G28/2026
- Camperdown Local Office – Ref No: G29/2026
- Umlazi Local Office – Ref No: G30/2026
- Verulam Local Office – Ref No: G31/2026 (X2 Posts)
- Vryheid Local Office – Ref No: G32/2026
HOW TO APPLY:
- Vulindlela Local Office: SSMKZNAPPLICATIONS@SASSA.GOV.ZA
- Port Shepstone Local Office: PHNKZNApplications@sassa.gov.za
- Camperdown Local Office: FZDKZNApplications@sassa.gov.za
- Umlazi Local Office: Pskznaplications@sassa.gov.za
- Verulam Local Office: NMPKZNApplication@sassa.gov.za
- Vryheid Local Office: NALASKZNApplications@sassa.gov.za
ENQUIRIES:
Mrs NC Khuzwayo
Tel: 033 846 3330
CLOSING DATE: 22 May 2026
POST: Grants Administrator (Level 05) x6 Posts
SALARY: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (exclusive of benefits)
CENTRES:
- Bojanala District: Moses Local Office – Ref No: SAS NW 03/2026
- Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District: Christiana Local Office – Ref No: SAS NW 04/2026
- Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District: Kagisano Molopo Local Office (Morokweng) – Ref No: SAS NW 05/2026
- Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District: Mamusa Local Office – Ref No: SAS NW 06/2026
- Ngaka Modiri Molema District: Ratlou Local Office: Setlagole – Ref No: SAS NW 07/2026
HOW TO APPLY:
- Bojanala District:
SASSA House, 17 Kgwebo Avenue, Mabe Business Park, Rustenburg - Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District:
SASSA House, 210 Market Street, Vryburg (between Top Car and KIA Garage) - Ngaka Modiri Molema District:
SASSA Ratlou Thusong Centre, R507 Delareyville Road, Setlagole 2773
ENQUIRIES:
- Ms. S. Nthoroane – 014 523 0309
- Ms. L. Dlamini – 053 928 6729
- Ms. Boipelo Tikane – 018 397 3801
CLOSING DATE: 25 May 2026
POST: Grants Administrator (Level 05) x11 Posts
SALARY: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (exclusive of benefits)
CENTRES:
- Eerste River Local Office x2 – Ref No: WC/ER/01/26
- Cape Town Local Office x2 – Ref No: WC/CT/01/26
- George Local Office x2 – Ref No: WC/GE/01/26
- Paarl Local Office x2 – Ref No: WC/PA/01/26
- Bellville Local Office x1 – Ref No: WC/BV/01/26
- Caledon Local Office x1 – Ref No: WC/CAL/01/26
- Vredendal Local Office x1 – Ref No: WC/VD/01/26
HOW TO APPLY:
- Eerste River Local Office: Robynapplications@sassa.gov.za
- Cape Town Local Office: NomawongaApplications@sassa.gov.za
- George Local Office: Thabileapplications@sassa.gov.za
- Paarl Local Office: Berdeneapplications@sassa.gov.za
- Bellville Local Office: CindyMA@applications@sassa.gov.za
- Caledon Local Office: Berdeneapplications@sassa.gov.za
- Vredendal Local Office: Linksapplications@sassa.gov.za
ENQUIRIES:
- Ms Robyn Summers – Tel: (021) 469 0275
- Ms Noma Manyefane – Tel: (021) 469 0299
- Ms Thabile Sigabi – Tel: (021) 469 0301
- Ms Berdene Henneker – Tel: (021) 469 0347
- Ms Cindy May – Tel: (021) 469 0317
- Mr John Links – Tel: (021) 469 0268
CLOSING DATE: 29 May 2026
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