The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for the following positions to be based in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Position: Administrative Officer X1
Reference Number: G9/2024)
Salary: R308 154 – R362 994 p.a. exclusive of benefits
Location: Umlazi Local Office, KwaZulu-Natal
Minimum Requirements: Candidates should hold a Senior Certificate plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 6) or NQF level 7 with 3 years relevant experience. Computer literacy and a valid driver’s license are essential (successful candidate will be expected to drive)
Position: Grants Administrative X1
Reference Number: G10/2024
Salary: R216 417.00 – R254 928.00 p.a. exclusive of benefits
Location: Mooi River Local Office, KwaZulu-Natal
Minimum Requirements: Candidates should have a Senior Certificate (NQF Level 4), Computer Literacy is essential.
Added advantage: A Valid driver’s licence and / or administrative / clerical experience will be an added advantage.
Duties: The incumbent will assist in the administration of Social Grants at Local Office Level; Effectively screen all grant applications; Capture applications on the system; Provide customer care; Process other grant documentation/perform other grants administration functions; Conduct quality control on grants applications and ensure adherence to Section 57 of the Public Finance Management Act (PMFA, Chapter 6, Part 3).
Closing date: 30 August 2024
How to apply
The applications for the above position must be hand delivered at No.1 Bank Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201. Attention: Human Capital Management.
Important notes: The position is advertised with the minimum requirements. Appointment will be subjected to compulsory pre-employment screening in the form of qualification, reference checks, ITC, criminal checks and compulsory competency assessment (where applicable). It is our intention to promote representivity in terms of race, gender and disability through the filling of this post and candidates whose appointment will promote representivity will receive preference. 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 subjected to compulsory security vetting on appointment. E-mailed applications will be accepted.
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 Disability are strongly encouraged to apply
Applicants interested in applying for this post should send their applications (CV, fully completed and signed New Z83 obtainable from DPSA and Government Departments and attach the highest qualification only) quoting the reference number and position name as per the advert. The subject heading of the email should indicate the reference number and name of the position you are applying for.
Applicants must ensure that they sent their application to the correct inbox/email indicated on the position. Applications sent to the incorrect inbox/email will not be considered. Applications should consist of a comprehensive CV (specifying all experience, and duties, specifying 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 certified copies of qualifications, certificates, ID and driver’s license, etc. should be submitted upon request. Failure to comply with the above requirements may result in your application being disqualified.
Correspondence will only be limited to 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.