The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) invites interested and suitably qualified applicants to apply for Grant Administrator vacancies available across various local offices in the Gauteng Region. These positions form part of ongoing efforts to strengthen service delivery within the social assistance system by ensuring efficient processing of grant applications, accurate beneficiary administration, and improved access to services for qualifying members of the public.

Successful candidates will be responsible for providing frontline grant administration support, including screening and capturing applications, maintaining beneficiary records, coordinating medical assessment bookings, assisting with outreach services where required, and managing document scanning and batching processes. These roles offer an opportunity to contribute to public service delivery within a structured government environment while supporting programmes that assist vulnerable individuals and households across communities.

South African Social Security Agency Grant Administrator Vacancies (×16) – Gauteng Region

Job Overview

Position: Grant Administrator
Number of Posts: 16
Salary: R228,321 – R268,950 per annum (excluding benefits)
Location: Gauteng Province
Sector: Government / Public Service
Closing Date: 30 April 2026

Available Posts and Reference Numbers

Applicants must quote the relevant reference number when submitting their application.

Tshwane District

• Soshanguve / Hammanskraal Local Office (2 posts)
  Reference Number: GP/SAS 01/04/2026
• Atteridgeville Local Office (1 post)
  Reference Number: GP/SAS 02/04/2026
• Garankuwa / Mabopane Local Office (1 post)
  Reference Number: GP/SAS 03/04/2026

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Johannesburg District

• Chiawelo / Soweto Local Office (3 posts)
  Reference Number: GP/SAS 04/04/2026
• Johannesburg Local Office (2 posts)
  Reference Number: GP/SAS 05/04/2026

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Ekurhuleni District

• Germiston Local Office (2 posts)
  Reference Number: GP/SAS 06/04/2026
• Germiston (Tembisa) Local Office (1 post)
  Reference Number: GP/SAS 07/04/2026
• Springs Local Office (1 post)
  Reference Number: GP/SAS 08/04/2026

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Sedibeng District

• Vereeniging (Meyerton) Local Office (1 post)
  Reference Number: GP/SAS 09/04/2026

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West Rand District

• Randfontein (Carltonville) Local Office (1 post)
  Reference Number: GP/SAS 10/04/2026
• Roodepoort (Dobsonville) Local Office (1 post)
  Reference Number: GP/SAS 11/04/2026

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must hold an NQF Level 6 qualification recognized by SAQA in one of the following fields:

• Public Administration
• Public Management
• Business Administration
• Economics
• Development Studies
• Finance
• Accounting
• Commerce
• Social Sciences
• Social Security
• Law
• Information Technology (IT)

Key Responsibilities

Successful candidates will:

• Provide grant customer service support
• Screen and capture grant applications
• Maintain beneficiary records
• Administer medical bookings and assessments
• Provide off-site grant services where required
• Scan and batch grant files
• Support administrative operations within local offices

Employment Conditions

Appointment is subject to:

• Qualification verification
• Reference checks
• Criminal record screening
• ITC verification
• Security vetting

Applicants with foreign qualifications must ensure SAQA evaluation before the selection process.

SASSA reserves the right not to fill the advertised posts.

Required Application Documents

Applicants must submit:

• Completed New Z83 Application Form
• Updated comprehensive CV
• Copy of highest qualification

The CV should include:

• Full employment history
• Duties performed in each role
• Dates of employment (MM/YY format)
• Contactable references
• Identity number
• Race and gender (for employment equity reporting)

Supporting documents such as ID and certificates will be requested if shortlisted.

Preference Will Be Given To

Preference will be applied in line with Employment Equity requirements as indicated per office below:

• Soshanguve / Hammanskraal Local Office: African Male / Persons with Disabilities, followed by African Female and Coloured Female at the time of appointment.
• Atteridgeville Local Office: African Male / Persons with Disabilities, followed by African Female and Coloured Female at the time of appointment.
• Garankuwa / Mabopane Local Office: African Female / Persons with Disabilities, followed by African Male and Coloured Female at the time of appointment.
• Chiawelo / Soweto Local Office: African Female / Persons with Disabilities, followed by African Male and Coloured Female at the time of appointment.
• Johannesburg Local Office: White Female / Male, followed by Persons with Disabilities at the time of appointment.
• Johannesburg Local Office: African Male / Persons with Disabilities, followed by African Female and Coloured Female at the time of appointment.
• Germiston Local Office: African Female / Persons with Disabilities, followed by African Male and Coloured Male at the time of appointment.
• Germiston Local Office: Persons with Disabilities at the time of appointment.
• Germiston (Tembisa) Local Office: African Female / Persons with Disabilities, followed by African Male and Coloured Female at the time of appointment.
• Springs Local Office: African Female / Persons with Disabilities, followed by African Male and Coloured Female at the time of appointment.
• Vereeniging (Meyerton) Local Office: African Male / Persons with Disabilities, followed by African Female and Coloured Male at the time of appointment.
• Randfontein (Carltonville) Local Office: African Male / Persons with Disabilities, followed by African Female and Coloured Female at the time of appointment.
• Roodepoort (Dobsonville) Local Office: African Female / Persons with Disabilities, followed by African Male and Coloured Female at the time of appointment.

How to Apply

Applications must be hand delivered or submitted by post to the following address:

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

Alternatively, applications may be posted to:

Attention: Human Capital Management
Private Bag X120
Marshalltown
2107

No emailed applications will be accepted.

Important Notice

Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. If no response is received within three months after the closing date, applicants should consider their applications unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 30 April 2026