The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is calling for qualified individuals to submit their applications for the roles of Administrative Officer and Grants Administrators, located in the Eastern Cape. Take this opportunity to join SASSA and make a difference in the community. Apply now and be part of a dedicated team!
Positions:
- Administrative Officer (Level 7) x1
- Grants Administrators (Level 5) x 7
SASSA is a dynamic organisation that provides a range of essential services to a diverse group of South Africans. With offices countrywide, our operational structures aspire to embrace all that is state-of-the-art, offices that are modern and an environment designed to stimulate the worker to achieve, enjoy, progress and prosper
EXTERNAL ADVERT EASTERN CAPE
Position: Administrative Officer (Level 7) x 1
Salary: R325 101 – 382 959 p.a. exclusive of benefits
Location: Sterkspruit Local Office (Ref. SAS 12/2025)
Minimum Requirements:
- Candidates should hold a Senior Certificate (NQF Level 4) plus undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 6) as recognized by SAQA coupled with 3 years relevant experience.
- Computer Literacy is essential.
Added Advantage:
- A valid driver’s license will be an added advantage.
Duties:
- The incumbent will provide support services to the Local Office in respect of transport;
- Human Resources Administration;
- Provisioning Services;
- General Administrative Support Services;
- Asset Management activities and manage subordinates;
- Ensure adherence to Section 57 of the Public Finance Management Act (PMFA, Chapter 6, and Part 3).
Preference will be given to African Male /PWD; African Female; Coloured Male respectively as at the time of appointment
Position: Grants Administrators (Level 5) x 7
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 p.a exclusive of benefits
Location: Mt Frere Local Office X1 (Ref: SAS 13/2025), Libode Local office X2 (Ref: SAS 14/2025), Cofimvaba Local Office X1 (Ref: SAS 15/2025) Lady Frere Local Office X1 (Ref: SAS 16/2025), Fort Beaufort Local Office X1 (Ref: SAS 17/2025), Idutywa Local Office X1 (Ref: SAS 18/2025)
Minimum Requirements:
- Candidates should hold undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 6) in the relevant field as recognized by SAQA
- Computer literacy is essential.
Added Advantage:
- A valid driver’s license and /or administrative/clerical experience will be an added advantage.
Duties:
- The incumbent will provide a grant customer care service;
- Screen and capture grant applications including beneficiary maintenance functions effectively;
- Administer medical bookings and assessments;
- Provide off-site grant application service to clients;
- Scanning and batching of grants files.
Preference will be given to the following EE Targets respectively as at the time of appointment:
Mt Frere: African Female/PWD, African Male, Coloured Female
Libode 1: African Male/PWD, African Female, Coloured Male
Libode 2: African Female/PWD, African Male, Coloured Female.
Cofimvaba: African Male/PWD, African Female, Coloured Male.
Lady Frere: African Male/PWD, African Female, Coloured Male.
Fort Beaufort: African Male/PWD, African Female, Coloured Male.
Idutywa: African Female/PWD, African Male, Coloured Female
Important notes: All these positions are advertised with the minimum requirements. Appointments will be subjected to compulsory pre-employment screening in the form of qualification, reference, ITC, criminal checks and compulsory competency assessment (where applicable). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) prior to the selection process. SASSA is under no obligation to fill a post after the advertisement thereof. Please note: All SASSA staff are subject to compulsory security vetting on appointment.
Closing date: 1 September 2025
Applicants interested in applying for the above position should send their applications (CV, new Z83 and copy of the highest qualification) to the correct address quoting the relevant reference number and position name as per the advert. Applications should consist of comprehensive CV (specifying all experience, previous experience, duties, indicating the respective dates (MM/YYYY) per position, Identity Number, Race and Gender as well as indicating references with full contact details. Interviews may be conducted via a virtual medium which will be discussed with each shortlisted applicant. Kindly note that other copies of qualifications, certificates, ID and valid driver’s license etc. should be submitted upon request. People with disabilities are requested to attach medical proof. Applications must be submitted as one PDF document.
HOW TO APPLY
NB: Applications must be hand delivered or sent via postage to the following addresses. No emails will be accepted for all the above positions.
LOCATION PHYSICAL AND POSTAL ADDRESS ENQUIRIES
Administrative Officer 80 Van Tonder Street, Sterkspruit OR
Postal address:
Attention Human Capital Management,
Private Bag X9001, Chislehurst, East London, 5201 OR
Hand delivery to BKB Building, Corner Fitzpatrick &
Merino Road, Quigney, East London OR to the nearest
SASSA office within Eastern Cape.
Ms Z. Lwana 051 – 6338635
Grant Administrators Postal address:
Attention Human Capital Management,
Private Bag X9001, Chislehurst, East London, 5201 OR
Hand delivery to BKB Building, Corner Fitzpatrick&
Merino Road, Quigney, East London
OR to the nearest SASSA office within Eastern Cape.
Ms T. Mdaka-Booi 043 – 707 6425
Ms Z. Kumbula 043 – 7076390
Ms P. Ndengane 043 – 7076421
Correspondence will only be communicated with the shortlisted candidates, if you have not been contacted within 3 months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
Failure to comply with the above will automatically disqualify candidates.