SASSA invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for Grant Administrator (X5) vacancies in the Gauteng Region. The positions are available at Mamelodi, Bronkhorstspruit, Diepkloof (Soweto/Orlando), Krugersdorp, and Ga-Rankuwa Local Offices. The successful candidates will receive a salary of R237,453 – R279,708 per annum (exclusive of benefits).
Applicants must have an NQF Level 6 qualification recognised by SAQA in Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Development Studies, Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Social Sciences, Social Security, Law, or Information Technology (IT). The role includes providing grant customer services, processing grant applications, maintaining beneficiary records, administering medical bookings and assessments, providing off-site grant services, and scanning and batching grant files.
Position Details
- Position: Grant Administrators (X5)
- Salary: R237,453 – R279,708 per annum (exclusive of benefits)
Locations:
- Tshwane District
- Mamelodi Local Office (Ref: GP/SAS 03/07/2026)
- Bronkhorstspruit Local Office (Ref: GP/SAS 04/07/2026)
- Ga-Rankuwa Local Office (Ref: GP/SAS 07/07/2026)
- Johannesburg District
- Diepkloof – Soweto (Orlando) Local Office (Ref: GP/SAS 05/07/2026)
- West Rand District
- Krugersdorp Local Office (Ref: GP/SAS 06/07/2026)
Applications must include a comprehensive CV and a completed New Z83 application form, quoting the relevant reference number and position title. Applications must be hand delivered or posted to the SASSA Regional Office in Braamfontein, as emailed applications will not be accepted. The closing date for applications is 30 July 2026.
Minimum Requirements
Candidates should hold a qualification in the relevant field at NQF Level 6 as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) in any of the following:
- Public Administration
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Development Studies
- Finance
- Accounting
- Commerce
- Social Sciences
- Social Security
- Law
- Information Technology (IT)
Duties
The successful candidate will:
- Provide grant customer services.
- Screen and capture grant applications.
- Perform beneficiary maintenance functions effectively.
- Administer medical bookings and assessments.
- Provide off-site grant application services to clients.
- Scan and batch grant files.
Important Notes
Appointments will be subject to compulsory pre-employment screening, including:
- Qualification verification
- Reference checks
- ITC checks
- Criminal checks
SASSA aims to promote representivity in terms of race, gender, disability and youth through these appointments. Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment will promote representivity.
Applicants with foreign qualifications must have them evaluated by SAQA before the selection process.
SASSA is under no obligation to fill any advertised post.
All SASSA staff are subject to compulsory Security Vetting upon appointment.
Employment Equity Preference
Mamelodi Local Office – Tshwane District
- African Male
- White Female
- Coloured Male
- Person with Disability (African Female followed by African Male)
Bronkhorstspruit Local Office – Tshwane District
- African Female
- African Male
- White Female
- Person with Disability (African Female followed by African Male)
Diepkloof – Soweto (Orlando) – Johannesburg District
- African Female
- African Male
- Coloured Female
- Person with Disability (African Female followed by African Male)
Krugersdorp Local Office – West Rand District
- African Male
- African Female
- Coloured Female
- Person with Disability (African Female followed by African Male)
Ga-Rankuwa Local Office – Tshwane District
- African Male
- White Female
- Coloured Male
- Person with Disability (African Female followed by African Male)
How to Apply
Applicants interested in applying for the posts should submit:
- A comprehensive CV
- A completed New Z83 application form
- Quote the relevant reference number and position name.
The CV should include:
- Qualifications (institution and year obtained)
- Work experience
- Duties performed
- Employment dates (MM/YY)
- Identity Number
- Race
- Gender
- Contactable references
Interviews may be conducted virtually and will be discussed with shortlisted candidates.
Copies of qualifications, certificates, ID and driver’s licence should not be submitted with the application unless requested.
Failure to comply with the above requirements may result in disqualification.
Application Address
Applications must be hand delivered or sent by post.
Hand Delivery
SASSA Regional Office (Ground Floor)
222 Smit Street
Braamfontein, Johannesburg
Postal Address
Attention: Human Capital Management
SASSA Regional Office
Private Bag X120
Marshalltown
2107
No emailed applications will be accepted for these positions.
Important
Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates.
If you have not been contacted within 3 months after the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
Closing Date: 30 July 2026