The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) invites interested and suitably qualified applicants to apply for available positions within the Eastern Cape Region, including Clerk Financial Accounting and Grant Administrator posts. Applicants must hold relevant undergraduate qualifications at NQF Level 6 as recognised by SAQA, along with essential computer literacy. Required knowledge includes PFMA, Treasury Regulations, GRAP, the Social Assistance Act, and Batho Pele Principles. Duties involve financial accounting support, handling income receivable, managing Debtors and Creditors queries, providing customer care, capturing grant applications, administering medical bookings, and supporting off-site grant services.
Positions
- Clerk Financial Accounting (Salary Level 5) – 1 Post
Location: Regional Office East London (Ref No: SAS 30/2025) - Grant Administrator (Salary Level 5) – 3 Posts
Locations:
– Stutterheim (Ref No: SAS 31/2025)
– East London (KWT) (Ref No: SAS 32/2025)
– Qumbu (Ref No: SAS 33/2025)
Preference is given to youth within specified Employment Equity categories, and all appointments are subject to compulsory pre-employment screening such as qualification verification, ITC checks, criminal record checks, and competency assessments. Applications must include a CV, New Z83 form, copies of qualifications, and detailed employment history. Submission can be made via post or hand delivery to the designated SASSA offices in the Eastern Cape. The closing date for applications is 15 December 2025, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further processes.
SASSA – EXTERNAL VACANCIES – Eastern Cape Region
Clerk Financial Accounting (Salary Level 5) ×1
Salary: R 228 321 – R 268 960 per annum (excluding benefits)
Location: Regional Office East London (Ref No: SAS 30/2025)
Minimum Requirements:
Undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 6) recognised by SAQA in Finance, Accounting, Financial Management, Auditing, Economics, Cost and Management Accounting or Public Finance. Computer Literacy is essential.
Knowledge and Skills:
Knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Practice Notes, GRAP and Batho Pele Principles.
Duties:
Render financial accounting transactions; provide support in accounts and income receivable; provide support in financial accounts administration in line with financial policies; handle queries related to Debtors, Creditors and salary administration; file, archive and retrieve financial documents.
EE Preference:
Youth in the following groups: African Male/PWD; Coloured Male; African Female.
Grant Administrators (Salary Level 5) ×3
Salary: R 228 321 – R 268 960 per annum (excluding benefits)
Locations:
Stutterheim (Ref No: SAS 31/2025)
East London (KWT) (Ref No: SAS 32/2025)
Qumbu (Ref No: SAS 33/2025)
Minimum Requirements:
Undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 6) recognised by SAQA in Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Development Studies, Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Information Technology, Law, Social Sciences or Social Security. Computer Literacy is essential.
Knowledge and Skills:
Basic knowledge of the Social Assistance Act, SASSA Act and relevant regulations; Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles.
Duties:
Provide grant customer care service; screen and capture grant applications including beneficiary maintenance; administer medical bookings and assessments; provide off-site grant application services; scan and batch grant files.
EE Preference:
Stutterheim: African Male/PWD; African Female; Coloured Male
East London: African Male/PWD; African Female; Coloured Male
Qumbu: African Male/PWD; African Female; Coloured Male
Important Notes
All positions are advertised with minimum requirements. Appointments include compulsory pre-employment screening (qualification verification, reference checks, ITC and criminal checks, competency assessments). Applicants must have foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA. SASSA is not obliged to fill any post. All staff undergo security vetting. E-mailed applications will be accepted. Preference is given to candidates who support the Employment Equity targets. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Closing Date: 15 December 2025
Applicants must submit:
CV; New Z83 form; Highest qualification certificate; Comprehensive CV detailing duties, experience, MM/YY per position, Identity Number, Computer Literacy, Driver’s Licence, Race and Gender; Reference contacts.
Interviews may be virtual. Certified copies of qualifications, ID and driver’s licence will be required if shortlisted. Persons with disabilities must attach medical proof.
Application Addresses
Clerk Financial Accounting and Grant Administrator posts
Postal Address:
Attention: Human Capital Management
Private Bag X9001
Chiselhurst
East London
5201
OR Hand Delivery:
BKB Building
Corner Fitzpatrick & Merino Road
Quigney, East London
OR
Nearest SASSA office within Eastern Cape
(No email applications accepted for these posts)
Enquiries
Ms Z. Kumbula – 043 707 6390
Ms T. Mdaka-Booi – 043 707 6425
Ms P. Ndengane – 043 707 6421