The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is inviting qualified candidates to apply for the General Manager: Corporate Services role, which will be based in the Western Cape Region and Gauteng Region. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on the role of General Manager: Corporate Services at SASSA, with positions available in both the Western Cape and Gauteng Regions.
Position: General Manager: Corporate Services
Salary: R 1,494,900–R 1,787,328 p.a. inclusive of benefits
Location: – Western Cape Regional Office – (Ref No: SAS WC07/08/25-01)
– Gauteng Regional Office – (Ref No: SAS GP07/08/25-02)
Nature of Position: Permanent
Minimum Requirements:
Candidates should hold a relevant qualification at NQF Level 7 as recognized by SAQA in the field of Commerce/ Human Sciences/ Social work/Legal/Communication/Property or Facilities Management or Built Environment.
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience at a Senior Managerial level in Corporate Services.
Knowledge and Skills:
Functional, Professional Knowledge (subject knowledge), Planning & Organizing, Innovation, Creativity, Policy Analysis and Development, Manage Staff, Project Management, Manage Finance, Strategic Thinking and Planning, Facilities Management; Computer literacy and valid driver’s license.
Key performance:
The incumbent will manage the provision of Human Capital Management Services, Manage the provision of Legal Services in the region, Manage the provision of Facilities Management and Auxiliary Support Services in the Region, Manage the provision of Communication services in the region, Manage ICT services in the Region, Provide leadership and strategic direction within the region, manage the optimal utilisation of resources and staff in the department.
NB: The SMS Pre-entry Certificate will be required prior to appointment.
How To Apply
Application for the position at Western Cape Region must be sent to linksapplications@sassa.gov.za
Enquiries: Mr. John Links on (021) 469 0268.
Application for the position in Gauteng Region must be sent to ApplicationsMas@sassa.gov.za
Enquiries: Mr. Victor Ndinisa on (011) 241 8418 / Ms. Mashudu Malivha on 011 241 8563.
NB: All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the posts’ technical and generic requirements.
The requirements for application of Senior Management Services (SMS) include the successful completion of a SMS Pre-entry programme (Nyukela) as endorsed by the National School Government (NSG). Prior to appointment, a candidate should therefore have proof that they have registered for the Pre Entry Certificate and have completed the course. The cost for Nyukela is at the applicants own expense. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training course/sms-pre entry programme.
Important notes:
Applicants interested in applying for these posts should send their applications (CV and completed New Z83 form) quoting the relevant reference number and position name as per the advert. The Z83 must be fully completed, failure to comply will automatically disqualify the applicant.
Applicants must ensure that they send their application to a correct E-mail address. Applications send to the incorrect E-mail address will not be considered.
Applications should consist of a comprehensive CV (specifying all experience, duties, indicating the respective dates (MM/YY) 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 copies of qualification, certificate, ID and driver’s license etc, should be submitted upon request. 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). Candidates will also be subjected to a process of assessments (where required).
It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) prior to the selection process and an evaluation report must be attached.
SASSA is under no obligation to fill a post after the advertisement thereof. Please note: All SASSA staff are subjected to compulsory security vetting on appointment. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only, should you not be contacted within 3 months after the closing date please consider your application as unsuccessful. The Agency is an equal opportunity employer. Therefore, Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment will assist the Agency in achieving its Employment Equity targets in terms of the Agency’s Employment Equity Plan. Person with Disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
General Enquiries: Ms Pamela Tshefu (012) 400 2264
Closing date: 25 August 2025
If you have not been contacted within 3 months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.