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: 23 October 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.

Download application form

New Z83 Application Form 2021 Download

CLOSING DATE: 23 OCTOBER 2026

All dverts show the same closing date: 23 October 2026. Hand-delivered applications for the Mpumalanga external posts must reach the relevant office before 16:00.

GAUTENG — GRANT ADMINISTRATORS (X2 POSTS)
EXTERNAL VACANCIES

REFERENCE NUMBERS:

Chiawelo–Soweto Local Office (Maponya), Johannesburg District: GP/SAS 02/10/2026
Atteridgeville (Pretoria) Local Office, Tshwane District: GP/SAS 03/10/2026

HOW TO APPLY:
Submit a comprehensive CV and completed new Z83 form. Quote the relevant reference number and position name.

HAND DELIVERY:

SASSA Regional Office
Ground Floor
222 Smit Street
Braamfontein
2017

OR POST TO:

Attention: Human Capital Management
Private Bag X120
Marshalltown
2107

No emailed applications will be accepted.

CLOSING DATE: 23 OCTOBER 2026

FREE STATE — GRANTS ADMINISTRATOR: LEVEL 05 (X2 POSTS)
EXTERNAL VACANCIES

REFERENCE NUMBERS:

Thaba Nchu Local Office: SAS FS 1273/26
Bloemfontein Local Office: SAS FS 1095/26

HOW TO APPLY:
Hand-deliver a comprehensive CV, completed new Z83 form and a copy of the relevant qualification to the office where the post is advertised. Quote the relevant reference number and position name.

BLOEMFONTEIN LOCAL OFFICE:

Iustitia Building
Corner St Andrews Street and Aliwal Street
Bloemfontein
9300

THABA NCHU LOCAL OFFICE:

No. 75 Ratlou Complex
Hospital Road
Thaba Nchu
9780

CLOSING DATE: 23 OCTOBER 2026

FREE STATE — SENIOR GRANTS ADMINISTRATOR: LEVEL 07 (X2 POSTS)
INTERNAL VACANCIES

REFERENCE NUMBERS AND APPLICATION EMAILS:

Thabong Local Office: SAS FS 0853/26
EMAIL: ApplicationsKarabelo@sassa.gov.za
Bloemfontein Local Office: SAS FS 1071/26
EMAIL: ApplicationsNketsi@sassa.gov.za

HOW TO APPLY:
Email a comprehensive CV, completed new Z83 form and copies of relevant qualifications to the correct address above.

The email subject line must include the reference number and position name.

CLOSING DATE: 23 OCTOBER 2026

MPUMALANGA — SENIOR GRANT ADMINISTRATORS: SALARY LEVEL 7 (X4 POSTS)
INTERNAL VACANCIES

REFERENCE NUMBERS AND APPLICATION EMAILS:

Nkangala District, Thembisile Local Office (X2 POSTS): SAS/MPU/26/61
EMAIL: RuffyApplications@sassa.gov.za
Gert Sibande District, Albert Luthuli Local Office (X1 POST): SAS/MPU/26/62
EMAIL: SiphumeleleApplications@sassa.gov.za
Ehlanzeni District, Nkomazi Local Office (X1 POST): SAS/MPU/26/63
EMAIL: NontsikeleloApplication@sassa.gov.za

HOW TO APPLY:
Email a comprehensive CV and completed new Z83 form to the relevant district email address.

The email subject line must include the reference number and position name. Applications sent to an incorrect inbox will not be considered.

CLOSING DATE: 23 OCTOBER 2026

MPUMALANGA — GRANTS ADMINISTRATORS: SALARY LEVEL 05 (X5 POSTS)
EXTERNAL VACANCIES

REFERENCE NUMBERS:

Nkangala District, Dr JS Moroka Local Office (X3 POSTS): SAS/MPU/26/59
Gert Sibande District, Seme Local Office (X2 POSTS): SAS/MPU/26/60

HOW TO APPLY:
Submit a comprehensive CV, completed new Z83 form, copy of ID and academic qualifications. Quote the relevant reference number and position name.

NKANGALA DISTRICT — POSTAL ADDRESS:

Attention: Manager HCM
Private Bag X11230
Nelspruit
1200

OR HAND-DELIVER TO:

No. 06 Athlone Street
Gerry-Anne Centre
Emalahleni
1035

GERT SIBANDE DISTRICT — POSTAL ADDRESS:

Attention: Human Capital Management
Private Bag X11230
Nelspruit
1200

OR HAND-DELIVER TO:

Gert Sibande District
Old Absa Building
1st Floor
35 Joubert Street
Ermelo
2350

Only posted and hand-delivered applications will be accepted.

CLOSING DATE: 23 OCTOBER 2026
HAND-DELIVERY DEADLINE: BEFORE 16:00

Find below the location and application details

POST 1
REFERENCE NUMBER: SAS NW 19/2026
LOCATION: Kagisano Local Office, Ganyesa
HOW TO APPLY: Hand deliver to:

SASSA Office
Makwati Centre
Tosca Road
Ganyesa

SASSA House
210 Market Street
Vryburg