SASSA External Vacancies: Apply for Grants Administrator Posts

SASSA

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for Grants Administrator positions in the Mpumalanga Region. These posts are offered at Salary Level 05, with a competitive remuneration package ranging from R228 321 to R268 950 per annum, excluding benefits. Successful candidates will be responsible for providing grants customer care services, screening and capturing grant applications, administering medical bookings and assessments, and supporting off-site grant application services.

Applicants must hold a relevant qualification at NQF Level 6 as recognised by SAQA, with computer literacy being essential. Added advantages include a valid driver’s licence and administrative or clerical experience. Appointments will be subject to compulsory pre-employment screening processes, and applications must be submitted with a completed New Z83 form, detailed CV, and certified supporting documents by the closing date of 27 January 2026.

Positions: Grants Administrator (Salary Level 05)
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (exclusive of benefits)
Location: Mpumalanga Region, South Africa
Closing Date: 27 January 2026

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 RE-ADVERT: MPUMALANGA REGION
6 x GRANTS ADMINISTRATORS (Salary Level 05)

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

Locations & Reference Numbers
  • Gert Sibande District
    • 1 x Mkhondo Local Office (Ref No: SAS/MPU/26/01)
    • 1 x Govan Mbeki Local Office (Ref No: SAS/MPU/26/02)
  • Ehlanzeni District
    • 2 x Mbombela Local Office (Ref No: SAS/MPU/26/03)
  • Bushbuckridge District
    • 2 x Bushbuckridge Local Office (Ref No: SAS/MPU/26/04)
Minimum Requirements
  • Qualification (NQF Level 6) recognised by SAQA in the relevant field
  • Computer literacy is essential
Added Advantage
  • Valid driver’s licence
  • Administrative / clerical experience
Duties
  • Provide grants customer care services
  • Screen and capture grant applications including beneficiary maintenance
  • Administer medical bookings and assessments
  • Offer off-site grant application services
  • Scan and batch grant files
Employment Equity Preference
  • African Male, followed by People with Disabilities, Coloured Male, Indian Male, and White Male respectively at the time of appointment
NB
  • Only posted and hand-delivered applications will be accepted

EXTERNAL ADVERT: MPUMALANGA REGION
GRANTS ADMINISTRATOR (Salary Level 05)

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

Location
  • Nkangala District
    • Dr JS Moroka Local Office
    • (Ref No: SAS/MPU/26/05)
Minimum Requirements
  • Qualification (NQF Level 6) recognised by SAQA in the relevant field
  • Computer literacy
Added Advantage
  • Valid driver’s licence
  • Administrative / clerical experience
Duties
  • Assist with grants customer care services
  • Screen and capture grant applications
  • Administer medical bookings and assessments
  • Provide off-site grant application services
  • Scan and batch grant files
Employment Equity Preference
  • African Male, followed by Indian and White candidates respectively
NB
  • Only posted and hand-delivered applications will be accepted
IMPORTANT NOTES (Applies to All Posts)
  • Appointments are subject to compulsory pre-employment screening
  • This includes qualification verification, reference checks, ITC, criminal checks, technical tests and competency assessments
  • SASSA promotes representivity in terms of race, gender and disability
  • Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA
  • SASSA is under no obligation to fill the post
  • All SASSA staff are subject to compulsory security vetting
CLOSING DATE: 27 January 2026
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must submit:

  • CV
  • Completed New Z83 Form
  • Certified copy of ID
  • Certified copies of Academic Qualifications
  • Quote the correct reference number

CVs must include:

  • Full work experience with dates (MM/YYYY)
  • ID number, race and gender
  • Contactable references

Failure to comply may result in disqualification.

HAND DELIVERY DETAILS
Ehlanzeni District
  • Attention: Manager HCM
  • Postal Address: Private Bag X11230, Nelspruit, 1200
  • Hand Delivery:
    • No. 41 Bester Street, Old Edgars Building, Nelspruit, 1200
    • OR Mbombela SASSA House, No. 18 Ferreira Street, Nelspruit
Gert Sibande District
  • Attention: Human Capital Management
  • Hand Delivery:
    • Stand No. 06, Abel Building, 1st Floor, Joubert Street, Ermelo
    • OR Mbombela SASSA House, No. 18 Ferreira Street, Nelspruit
Bushbuckridge District
  • Attention: Human Capital Management
  • Hand Delivery:
    • Stand No. A430, R40 Road (Next to Astron Filling Station Garage), Bushbuckridge
    • OR Mbombela SASSA House, No. 18 Ferreira Street, Nelspruit

Applications must be submitted before 16h00

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