SASSA Grant Administrator Vacancies 2026: X2 Gauteng Posts Offering Up to R279 708 Per Year

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has advertised two Grant Administrator vacancies in Gauteng, offering opportunities for applicants with relevant qualifications to support the delivery of social grant services.

The positions are based at the Chiawelo–Soweto Local Office (Maponya) and the Atteridgeville Local Office in Pretoria. Applications close on 23 October 2026.

Successful candidates will help clients access grant services, process applications and maintain beneficiary records—work that requires accuracy, organisation and a professional approach to public service.

SASSA Vacancy Overview

The advertised annual salary is equivalent to approximately R19 787.75–R23 309 per month, before deductions and excluding benefits.

Available Locations and Reference Numbers

Applicants must quote the reference number for their chosen office.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

According to the supplied advert, applicants must hold a SAQA-recognised NQF Level 6 qualification in a relevant field, including:

• Public Administration

• Business Administration

• Economics

• Development Studies

• Finance

• Accounting

• Commerce

• Social Sciences

• Social Security

• Law

• Information Technology

The advert does not specify a minimum number of years of work experience. Applicants should nevertheless provide a comprehensive CV explaining their qualifications and any relevant employment experience.

What Will the Grant Administrators Do?

The successful candidates will support grant administration and customer service. Their duties will include:

• Providing customer service to grant applicants and beneficiaries.

• Screening and capturing grant applications.

• Performing beneficiary maintenance functions.

• Administering medical bookings and assessments.

• Providing off-site grant application services.

• Scanning and batching grant files.

These responsibilities combine direct interaction with the public and detailed administrative work. Applicants should use their CVs to demonstrate relevant experience in customer service, data capturing, recordkeeping and handling confidential information, where applicable.

Documents Required to Apply

Applicants must submit a comprehensive CV and a completed new Z83 application form, quoting the position title and relevant reference number.

The CV should include:

• Qualifications and the institutions where they were obtained.

• Employment history and duties performed.

• The dates for each position, using month and year.

• Identity number, race and gender, as requested in the advert.

• References with full contact details.

The advert states that copies of qualifications, certificates, identity documents and a driver’s licence, where applicable, should be submitted when requested.

Interviews may take place virtually, with arrangements discussed with shortlisted candidates.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted by hand delivery or post.

Hand-delivery address

SASSA Gauteng Regional Office
Ground Floor
222 Smit Street
Braamfontein
2017

Attention: Human Capital Management

Postal address

SASSA
Attention: Human Capital Management
Private Bag X120
Marshalltown
2107

No emailed applications will be accepted for these posts.

Applicants should ensure their applications reach the relevant office by 23 October 2026. With the deadline approaching, anyone considering postal submission should take delivery times into account.

Employment Equity and Selection

SASSA states that appointments will support representivity in terms of race, gender, disability and youth.

The advert lists office-specific preferences:

• Chiawelo–Soweto: African female applicants, followed by African male or White female applicants, or persons with disabilities in the categories specified in the advert.

• Atteridgeville: African male applicants, followed by African female or White female applicants, or persons with disabilities in the categories specified in the advert.

Appointments are subject to compulsory pre-employment screening, including qualification verification, reference checks, ITC checks and criminal checks. Security vetting also applies on appointment.

Applicants with foreign qualifications are responsible for obtaining a SAQA evaluation before the selection process. SASSA reserves the right not to fill the advertised posts.

Enquiries

For questions about these vacancies, contact:

• Ms MT Malivha: 011 241 8563

• Ms T Makatu: 011 241 8357

Before Submitting Your Application

Check that your Z83 form is completed and signed, your CV contains the requested information, and the correct reference number appears on your application. Make sure your telephone number and reference contact details are accurate.

SASSA will correspond only with shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within three months after the closing date, the advert advises that you should consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing date: 23 October 2026

For general information about the agency, visit www.sassa.gov.za. Applications for these posts must follow the hand-delivery or postal instructions above.