The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for Grant Administrator positions in the Gauteng Region. These external vacancies are open to the public and offer an opportunity to contribute to the delivery of essential social security services to communities across the province.

Successful candidates will be responsible for providing grant customer services, processing and capturing applications, maintaining beneficiary records, and supporting medical bookings and assessments. The positions require individuals with relevant NQF Level 6 qualifications, strong administrative skills, and computer literacy, with appointments subject to standard pre-employment screening and security vetting procedures.

Grant Administrators (X2)

Salary: R228,321 – R268,950 per annum (exclusive of benefits)

Locations & Reference Numbers:

• Germiston (Tembisa) – Ekurhuleni District
  Ref: GP/SAS 01/01/2026
• Diepkloof – Soweto (Orlando) – Johannesburg District
  Ref: GP/SAS 02/01/2026

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant qualification at NQF Level 6 as recognised by SAQA in:
  • Public Administration
  • Business Administration
  • Economics
  • Development Studies
  • Finance
  • Accounting
  • Commerce
  • Social Sciences / Social Security
• Computer literacy is essential

Duties

• Provide grant customer service
• Screen and capture applications, including beneficiary maintenance functions
• Administer medical bookings and assessments
• Provide off-site grant application services to clients
• Scan and batch grant files

Important Notes

• Appointment subject to compulsory pre-employment screening, including:
  • Qualification verification
  • Reference checks
  • ITC checks
  • Criminal checks
• SASSA promotes representivity in terms of race, gender, disability and youth
• Preference will be given accordingly
• Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA prior to selection
• SASSA reserves the right not to fill the post
• All staff are subject to Security Vetting

Preference Will Be Given To

• Germiston (Tembisa): Person with Disability (PWD)
• Diepkloof – Soweto (Orlando): African Male / PWD, followed by White Female and Indian Male

Closing Date: 19 January 2026

How to Apply

Submit:

• Comprehensive CV
• Completed New Z83 Form
• Copy of highest relevant qualification

CV must include:

• Qualifications (institution, year)
• Experience, duties, and dates (MM/YY)
• Position title
• ID number, race and gender
• Contactable references

Failure to comply may result in disqualification

Submission Method

Hand delivery only (No emailed applications accepted)

Address:
SASSA Regional Office (Ground Floor)
222 Smit Street, Braamfontein, 2017

OR Postal Address:
Attention: Human Capital Management
Private Bag X120
Marshalltown, 2107

Enquiries

• Ms MT Malivha: 011 241 8563
• Ms T Makatu: 011 241 8357

Important Notice

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If you are not contacted within 3 months after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.