The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Grants Administrator within the Mpumalanga Region. These opportunities are available at various local offices across the Gert Sibande and Ehlanzeni Districts. Successful candidates will be responsible for providing grants customer care services, screening and capturing applications, administering medical bookings and assessments, and supporting off-site grant application processes. Applicants are required to hold a qualification at NQF Level 06 in Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Development Studies, Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Social Sciences, or Social Security, as recognized by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
Appointments will be subject to compulsory pre-employment screening, including qualification verification, reference checks, criminal record vetting, and competency assessments. Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment will promote employment equity and representivity in terms of race, gender, and disability. Applications must include a comprehensive CV, completed New Z83 form, and certified copies of the applicant’s ID and academic qualifications. The closing date for submission of applications is 07 November 2025, and only hand-delivered or posted applications will be accepted.
EXTERNAL ADVERT: MPUMALANGA REGION
Position: Grants Administrator (4 Posts)
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (exclusive of benefits)
Locations and Reference Numbers
- Gert Sibande District: 1 x Mkhondo Local Office — Ref No: SAS/MPU/25/22
- Gert Sibande District: 1 x Govan Mbeki Local Office — Ref No: SAS/MPU/25/23
- Ehlanzeni District: 2 x Mbombela Local Office — Ref No: SAS/MPU/25/24
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must hold a qualification in the relevant field at NQF Level 06, recognized by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) in one of the following fields:
- Public Administration
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Development Studies
- Finance
- Accounting
- Commerce
- Social Sciences
- Social Security
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide grants customer care services.
- Screen and capture grant applications, including beneficiary maintenance functions.
- Administer medical bookings and assessments.
- Provide off-site grant application services to clients.
- Scan and batch files.
Employment Equity
- 1 x Mkhondo Local Office: Preference will be given to African Males, followed by People with Disabilities and Coloured Males respectively.
- 1 x Govan Mbeki Local Office: Preference will be given to African Males, followed by People with Disabilities and Coloured Males respectively.
- 2 x Mbombela Local Office: Preference will be given to African Males, followed by People with Disabilities and Coloured Males respectively.
Note: Only posted and hand-delivered applications will be accepted.
Important Notes
- These positions are advertised with the minimum requirements.
- Appointment is subject to compulsory pre-employment screening (qualification, reference, ITC, criminal checks, technical tests, and competency assessments).
- SASSA is committed to employment equity and representivity in terms of race, gender, and disability.
- Applicants with foreign qualifications must have them evaluated by SAQA prior to the selection process.
- SASSA reserves the right not to fill a post after advertising it.
- All SASSA staff are subject to security screening upon appointment.
Closing Date: 07 November 2025
Application Procedure
Applicants must submit:
- A comprehensive CV (detailing experience, duties, employment dates, ID number, race, gender, and references with full contact details)
- A completed New Z83 form
- Certified copy of ID
- Certified copies of academic qualifications
Applications must clearly quote the relevant reference number and position name as per this advert.
Interviews may be conducted virtually.
Failure to comply with these requirements will result in disqualification.
Submission Details
Ehlanzeni District
Attention: Manager: HCM
Postal Address: Private Bag X11230, Nelspruit, 1200
Hand Delivery:
- No. 41 Bester Street, Old Edgars Store Building, Nelspruit, 1200
OR - Mbombela SASSA House, 18 Ferreira Street, Nelspruit, 1200
Gert Sibande District
Attention: Human Capital Management
Postal Address: Private Bag X11230, Nelspruit, 1200
Hand Delivery:
- Old Absa Building, 1st Floor, 35 Joubert Street, Ermelo, 2350
OR - Mbombela SASSA House, 18 Ferreira Street, Nelspruit, 1200
For hand delivery, applications must be submitted before 16h00.
Enquiries
Ms. Z.P. Thabethe / Mr. T.A. Mahlalela
Tel: 013 754 9337
Please Note
Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates.
If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please consider your application unsuccessful.