South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) Hiring Contract Workers: Grants Administration – Grants Review (Level 03) ×75 Posts – Free State Region.
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for Contract Worker positions in the Grants Administration – Grants Review (Level 03) unit within the Free State Region. These positions support the delivery of social grant services through beneficiary verification, document validation, data capturing, and compliance monitoring across several district offices.
This opportunity is suitable for applicants with Grade 12 qualifications and basic computer literacy who are interested in gaining experience in public service administration and beneficiary support operations.
Position Details
- Position Title: Contract Worker – Grants Administration (Grants Review Level 03)
- Number of Posts: 75
- Region: Free State Province
- Salary: R170,226 – R200,523 per annum (plus 37% in lieu of benefits)
- Employment Type: Contract
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12 / Senior Certificate (NQF Level 4) recognised by SAQA
- Basic computer literacy
- Administrative and record-handling capability
- Ability to work in outreach environments including community visits
Added Advantage
Preference may be given to applicants with:
- Relevant qualification at NQF Level 6 (360 credits)
Key Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be responsible for:
- Conducting beneficiary screening processes
- Completing manual grant applications
- Performing file-level validations and reviews
- Verifying supporting documentation
- Assisting beneficiaries at service access points
- Identifying clients requiring home visit interventions
- Conducting grant review home visits
- Supporting mobile outreach review programmes
- Assisting with community mass review campaigns
- Updating beneficiary information on the SOCPEN system
- Capturing and maintaining accurate grant records
- Identifying cases requiring suspension, lapsing, recovery, or investigation
- Supporting document tracking and filing processes
- Preparing review documentation reports
- Scanning and indexing documents for compliance purposes
- Maintaining confidentiality and data protection standards
Available Posts by District
Mangaung Metro District
- Botshabelo ×4 Posts
Reference: SAS FS 8/1/2026 - Bloemfontein ×13 Posts
Reference: SAS FS 8/2/2026
Thabo Mofutsanyane District
- Bethlehem ×3 Posts
Reference: SAS FS 9/1/2026 - QwaQwa ×13 Posts
Reference: SAS FS 9/4/2026 - Vrede ×1 Post
Reference: SAS FS 9/2/2026 - Ficksburg ×1 Post
Reference: SAS FS 9/5/2026 - Harrismith ×1 Post
Reference: SAS FS 9/3/2026 - Senekal ×1 Post
Reference: SAS FS 9/6/2026 - Tweespruit ×1 Post
Reference: SAS FS 9/7/2026
Lejweleputswa District
- Welkom ×3 Posts
Reference: SAS FS 10/1/2026 - Thabong ×6 Posts
Reference: SAS FS 10/2/2026 - Odendaalsrus ×6 Posts
Reference: SAS FS 10/3/2026 - Bothaville ×2 Posts
Reference: SAS FS 10/4/2026
Fezile Dabi District
- Sasolburg ×7 Posts
Reference: SAS FS 11/1/2026 - Kroonstad ×3 Posts
Reference: SAS FS 11/2/2026 - Frankfort ×1 Post
Reference: SAS FS 11/3/2026
Xhariep District
- Smithfield ×1 Post
Reference: SAS FS 12/1/2026 - Zastron ×3 Posts
Reference: SAS FS 12/2/2026 - Koffiefontein ×2 Posts
Reference: SAS FS 12/3/2026 - Trompsburg ×1 Post
Reference: SAS FS 12/4/2026
Employment Equity
Applications are encouraged from:
- Persons with disabilities
- African Male and Female candidates
- Coloured Male and Female candidates
- White Male and Female candidates
Appointments will support employment equity objectives.
Important Application Information
Appointments are subject to:
- Qualification verification
- Reference checks
- Criminal record checks
- ITC verification
- Technical assessments
- Competency evaluations
- Security vetting after appointment
Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA before submission.
SASSA reserves the right not to fill advertised posts.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit:
- Detailed CV
- Completed New Z83 application form
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Certified copies of qualifications
- Correct reference number quoted for each application
Separate applications must be submitted for each post applied for.
Applications must be hand delivered to:
SASSA Office
Iustitia Building
Corner St Andrew and Aliwal Street
Bloemfontein
Alternatively, submit applications at the nearest SASSA office within the Free State Province.
Failure to comply with application instructions may result in disqualification.
Enquiries
Xhariep District: Mr SN Masama – 051 683 6362
Mangaung Metro District: Mr SS Moses – 051 410 8533
Lejweleputswa District: Mr MA Choane – 051 410 8477
Fezile Dabi District: Mr LP Lintoe – 016 285 0342
Thabo Mofutsanyane District: Mr L Monyamane – 058 910 7529
Closing Date: 30 April 2026
Applicants who do not receive feedback within three months after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.