The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) invites qualified candidates to apply for the positions available.
Position:
- Grants Administrator x5
- Clerk: Executive Support
- Administration Clerk: Administrative Support Services
- Administrative Officer: Admin Support Services
- Clerk: Personnel Provisioning and Maintenance
- Clerk: Human Capital Development and Transformation
- Assistant Manager: Personnel Provisioning and Maintenance
- Assistant Manager: Human Capital Development and Transformation
- Senior Legal Administration Officer
- Manager: Risk Management and Compliance
Location: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Closing Date: 27 June 2025
If you meet the necessary requirements, please submit your application to the email listed or hand it in at No.1 Bank Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
KZN REGION EXTERNAL ADVERT
Manager : Risk Management and Compliance
Salary : R896 436.00 – R1 055 958.00 p.a. inclusive of benefits
Location : KZN Regional Office (Ref No: S1/2025)
Minimum Requirements: Candidates should hold an undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 6/7) as recognized by SAQA in Auditing, Police Science, Risk Management, Forensic Science or Investigation or related qualification with 1-2 years’ proven management experience in Risk Management/ investigations; Knowledge of Anti-Corruption Act/Strategies, NPA Act, Special Investigation Tribunal Act; Knowledge of SASSA’s Constitutional mandate and any relevant policies and legislation; Computer literacy and a valid driver’s license are essential.
Duties: The incumbents will be responsible for Management of identified/reported fraud cases investigated, Management of awareness programmes conducted, Management and updating Operational Risk Register, Manage the resources within the Unit, Ensure adherence to Section 57 of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA, Chapter 6, Part 3).
NB: Preference will be given to Indian Female followed by African Male and African Female respectively.
The applications for the above position must be sent to PHNKZNApplications@sassa.gov.za or hand delivered at No.1 Bank Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201. Attention: Human Capital Management
Senior Legal Administration Officer (MR6) (OSD)
Salary : R586 956.00 – R659 436.00 p.a. (Salary will be determined in accordance with OSD determination)
Location : KZN Regional Office (Ref No: S2/2025)
Minimum Requirements: Candidates should hold an LLB or relevant B Degree in Law plus 8 years post graduate experience in Law; Computer literacy and a valid driver’s license are essential.
Duties: The incumbents will implement contract policies and procedures; Administrate and manage contract; Implement internal control and contractual stipulations; Legislation interpretation; Drafting and Vetting of legal Contracts; Manage Litigation; Provide oral and written legal opinions upon request; Handle debt collection matters; Support Labour Relations with regards to Labour matters; Implement Legislation training with the internal stakeholders in terms of need.
NB: Preference will be given to African Male followed by Coloured Male and White Male respectively.
The applications for the above position must be sent to RMKZNApplications@sassa.gov.za or hand delivered at No.1 Bank Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201. Attention: Human Capital Management
Assistant Manager: Human Capital Development and Transformation
Salary : R468 459.00 – R551 823.00 p.a. exclusive of benefits
Location : KZN Regional Office (Ref No:S3/2025)
Minimum Requirements: Candidates should have a B Degree or a 3 year tertiary qualification in Public Administration or Human Resource Management plus 1-2 years’ experience in Human Capital Management dealing with PMDS and Training; Computer literacy and a valid driver’s license are essential.
Duties: The incumbent will facilitate the effective provision and management of Training & Development programmes; Facilitate Employee Wellness Programmes, HIV & AIDS in the workplace and Employment Equity; facilitate the effective implementation of the Performance Management and Development System in the Region; Manage subordinates; Ensure adherence to Section 57 of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA, Chapter 6, Part 3).
NB: Preference will be given to White Male/Female followed by Coloured Male/Female and African Female/Male respectively.
The applications for the above position must be sent to RMKZNApplications@sassa.gov.za or hand delivered at No.1 Bank Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201. Attention: Human Capital Management
Assistant Manager: Personnel Provisioning and Maintenance
Salary : R468 459.00 – R551 823.00 p.a. exclusive of benefits
Location : KZN Regional Office (Ref No:S4/2025)
Minimum Requirements: Candidate should hold a B Degree and/or 3 year tertiary qualification in Human Resource Management, Public Management or Public Administration coupled with 3-5 years supervisory experience in Human Capital Management environment; Knowledge of PERSAL and Oracle system; Computer literacy and a valid driver’s license are essential.
Duties: The incumbent will manage and supervise the administration processes pertaining to the following service benefits and conditions: Staff appointments, Staff allowances, Compensation for occupational injuries, diseases and death, Salary Administration, Staff resettlement, Staff movement/ transfers/ secondments, Long Service Awards, Leave & Staff terminations; Provide advice on service benefits and conditions; Advice/ assist / support district offices and local offices with human capital operational issues; Manage and provide assistance in terms of the of the following: User support and optimally usage of ORACLE system, Ensure policy compliance, Effective utilization of staff structure and establishment & Manage information; Facilitate and administrate staffing solutions; facilitate and administrate financial disclosure management; Facilitate the implementation of the Gifts and Favours, as well as the Remunerative Work Policies; Facilitate bi-annual risk audit (staff files);
Assist with the management of HR Registry; Manage subordinates in the section.
NB: Preference will be given to African Male followed by Coloured Male and White Male respectively.
The applications for the above position must be sent to Pskznaplications@sassa.gov.za or hand delivered at No.1 Bank Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201. Attention: Human Capital Management
Administrative Officer: Admin Support Services
Salary : R325 101.00 – R382 959.00 p.a. exclusive of benefits
Location : Umlazi Local Office (Ref No:S5/2025)
Minimum Requirements: Candidate should hold a Senior Certificate plus a relevant National Diploma/ Degree (NQF Level 6) / Degree (NQF Level 7) with 1-2 years working experience; Computer literacy and a valid driver’s license are essential (successful candidate will be expected to drive).
Duties: The incumbent will be responsible to monitor and ensure the maintenance of log books of pool vehicles; ensure the implementation and maintenance of appropriate registers; monitor the implementation and maintenance of database assets. Ensure the local office staff comply with HR policies and procedures; ensure that all HR forms and documents are correct and complete; ensure that HR request/ documents/ forms are forwarded to District office timeously; ensure the maintenance of appropriate registers. Ensure the implementation and maintenance of a filing system that is aligned to the master file plan of SASSA; represent the Local Office in various meetings, forums committees; assist with the arrangement of meetings and special events or awareness campaigns. Obtaining of quotations if not available; write motivation and attach comparative schedule; obtain approval from delegated authority; ordering of items; receipts, check and book items in accordance to the delivery note. Supervision, appraisal, disciplinary; leave; training and development; planning and organising; guidance and monitoring. Ensure adherence to Section 57 of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA, Chapter 6, Part 3).
NB: Preference will be given to White Female followed by Indian Male and African Female respectively.
The applications for the above position must be sent to NNMKZNApplication@sassa.gov.za or hand delivered at No.1 Bank Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201. Attention: Human Capital Management
Administration Clerk: Administrative Support Services
Salary : R228 321.00 – R268 950.00 p.a exclusive of benefits
Location : Gamalakhe Local Office (Ref No: S6/2025).
Minimum Requirements: Candidates should hold a senior certificate coupled with 0-1 year working experience. Computer literacy and a valid driver’s license are essential (successful candidate will be expected to drive).
Duties: The incumbent will be responsible for keeping log book of pool vehicles and ensure maintenance of thereof; keep appropriate registers updated; keep register of assets and do regular follow ups to update the register; check for completeness of leave forms and HR documents; have a filing system in place aligned to the master file plan of SASSA; opening and closing of files; represent the Local Office in various meetings, forums, committees; assist with the arrangement of meetings and special events or awareness campaigns; obtaining quotation if not available; write motivation and attach Comparative Schedule; send through for approval to District/Regional Office for approval; ordering of items; receipts, check and book items in accordance to the delivery note; arrange for payment of invoice. Ensure adherence to Section 57 of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA, Chapter 6, Part 3).
NB: Preference will be given to White Female followed by Indian Male and African Female respectively.
Clerk: Executive Support
Salary : R228 321.00 – R268 950.00 p.a exclusive of benefits
Location: KZN Regional Office (Ref No: S7/2025).
Minimum Requirements: The candidate should hold a senior certificate coupled with 0-1 year working experience. Computer literacy is essential and a valid driver’s license will be an added advantage.
Duties: the incumbent will be expected to render general clerical support services; Provide supply chain clerical support services within the sub-unit; Provide personnel administration clerical support services within the sub-unit; Provide financial administration support services in the sub-unit. Ensure adherence to Section 57 of the Public Finance Management Act (PMFA, Chapter 6, Part 3).
NB: Preference will be given to African Female followed by Indian Female and Indian Male respectively.
Clerk: Human Capital Development and Transformation
Salary : R228 321.00 – R268 950.00 p.a exclusive of benefits
Location : KZN Regional Office (Ref No: S8/2025).
Minimum Requirements: The candidates should hold a senior certificate coupled with 0-1 working experience. Computer literacy is essential and a valid driver’s license will be an added advantage.
Duties: The incumbent will assist with clerical support in terms of Training & Development programmes; Assist with clerical support in terms of Employee Wellness Programmes, HIV & AIDS in the workplace and Employment Equity; Assist with clerical support in terms of Performance Management and Development in the Region; and Ensure adherence to Section 57 of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA, Chapter 6, Part 3).
NB: Preference will be given to African Male followed by Indian Male and White Female respectively.
Clerk: Personnel Provisioning and Maintenance
Salary : R228 321.00 – R268 950.00 p.a exclusive of benefits
Location : KZN Regional Office (Ref No: S9/2025).
Minimum Requirements: Candidate should hold a senior certificate; Computer literacy is essential; Knowledge of Public Service legislations and Human Capital Management processes; a post matric qualification as well as a valid driver’s license will serve as an added advantage.
Duties: The incumbent will handle personnel administrative matters, which include capturing of information on the oracle system; Leave administration; Assist with the compilation of statistical reports on human capital matters; Support district offices and local offices with human capital operational issues; Ensure adherence to Section 57 of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA, Chapter 6, Part 3).
NB: Preference will be given to African Male followed by Indian Male and White Female respectively.
Grants Administrator X5 posts
Salary : R228 321.00 – R268 950.00 p.a. exclusive of benefits
Location: • Umlazi Local Office (X2) (Ref No: G6/2025)
• KwaMashu Local Office (Ref No: G7/2025)
• Ladysmith Local Office (Ref No: G8/2025)
• Kranskop Local Office (Ref No: G9/2025)
Minimum Requirements: Candidates should hold Senior Certificate (NQF Level 4) plus a relevant National Diploma/ Degree (NQF Level 6) / Degree (NQF Level 7). Computer literacy is essential.
Added Advantage: A valid driver’s license and / or administrative / clerical experience.
Duties: The incumbent will provide a grant customer care service; Screen and capture grant applications including beneficiary maintenance functions effectively; Administer medical bookings and assessments; Provide off-site grant application services to clients; Scanning and batching of grants files.
Umlazi Local Office (X2) (Ref No: G6/2025): NB: Preference will be given to African Male followed by Indian Male and Coloured Male respectively.
KwaMashu Local Office (Ref No: G7/2025): NB: Preference will be given to African Male followed by Indian Male and People With Disability (PWD) respectively.
Ladysmith Local Office (Ref No: G8/2025): NB: Preference will be given to African Male followed by Indian Male and Coloured Male respectively.
Kranskop Local Office (Ref No: G9/2025): NB: Preference will be given to African Male followed by Indian Male and White Female respectively.
How To Apply
The applications for the positions of Grants Administrator, Clerk: Executive Support, Clerk: Human Capital Development &
Transformation, Clerk: Personnel Provisioning and Maintenance and Administration Clerk: Administrative Support Services MUST only be hand delivered at No.1 Bank Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201. Attention: Human Capital Management.
Important notes: These positions are advertised with minimum requirements. Appointment will be subject to a compulsory pre-employment screening in the form of qualification, reference, ITC, criminal checks, and compulsory competency assessment (where applicable). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) prior to the selection process. SASSA is under no obligation to fill a post after the advertisement thereof.
Please note: All SASSA staff are subject to compulsory Security Vetting on appointment. Should candidates wish to apply for more than 1 post, separate application forms should be completed and send through the appropriate correspondence as mentioned above on or before the closing date: 27 June 2025.
Applicants interested in applying for these posts should send their applications (CV and fully completed and signed new Z83) quoting the relevant reference number and position name as per the advert. The subject heading of the email should indicate the name of the position you are applying for. Applicants must ensure that they send their applications to a correct inbox/email indicated on the position (only for positions with an email correspondence). Applications sent to the incorrect inbox/email will not be considered.
Applications should consist of a comprehensive CV (specifying all experience, duties, indicating the respective dates MM/YY) per position, Identity Number, Race and Gender as well as indicating references with full contact details. Interviews may be conducted via a virtual medium which will be discussed with each shortlisted applicant. Kindly note that copies of qualifications, certificates, ID and driver’s license etc, should be submitted upon request.
ENQUIRIES FOR THE POSITIONS OF GRANTS ADMINISTRATOR, CLERK: EXECUTIVE SUPPORT, CLERK: HUMAN CAPITAL
DEVELOPMENT & TRANSFORMATION, CLERK: PERSONNEL PROVISIONING AND MAINTENANCE AND ADMINISTRATION CLERK: ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES MUST BE DIRECTED TO MRS NC KHUZWAYO (033) 846 3330.
Correspondence will only be conducted with the short- listed candidates, if you have not been contacted within 1 month after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.