The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced new job opportunities in the Eastern Cape, with posts available for an Administrative Officer (Level 7) and several Grants Administrators (Level 5). These positions form part of SASSA’s ongoing commitment to delivering efficient social services across the province.
1. Administrative Officer (Level 7)
- Salary: R325 101 – R382 959 per annum, excluding benefits
- Location: Sterkspruit Local Office (Ref: SAS 12/2025)
- Closing Date: 1 September 2025
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must hold:
- A Senior Certificate (NQF Level 4) plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 6) recognised by SAQA.
- At least three years’ relevant experience.
- Computer literacy.
A valid driver’s licence will be considered an added advantage.
Duties
The appointed candidate will:
- Provide support services to the Local Office in transport, HR administration, provisioning, and general support services.
- Manage asset administration and supervise subordinates.
- Ensure compliance with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA, Chapter 6, Part 3).
Preference: African Male/PWD; African Female; Coloured Male.
2. Grants Administrators (Level 5)
- Salary: R228 531 – R268 950 per annum, excluding benefits
- Closing Date: 1 September 2025
- Locations:
- Mt Frere Local Office (Ref: SAS 13/2025)
- Libode Local Office X2 (Ref: SAS 14/2025)
- Cofimvaba Local Office (Ref: SAS 15/2025)
- Lady Frere Local Office (Ref: SAS 16/2025)
- Fort Beaufort Local Office (Ref: SAS 17/2025)
- Idutywa Local Office (Ref: SAS 18/2025)
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must hold:
- An undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 6) in a relevant field, recognised by SAQA.
- Computer literacy.
An administrative or clerical background and a valid driver’s licence will be advantageous.
Duties
Successful candidates will:
- Provide customer care services.
- Screen and capture grant applications.
- Handle beneficiary maintenance functions.
- Administer payment documents and issue grant application forms.
- Perform scanning and batching of grant files.
Preference: Targeted per office, including African Female, African Male, PWD, and Coloured applicants as specified.
Application Process
Applicants must:
- Submit applications (CV, new Z83 form, and copies of highest qualifications) to the correct addresses quoted in the advert.
- Ensure CVs include detailed experience, duties, and references.
- Note that late applications will be disqualified.
- Applications must be submitted as one PDF document.
Delivery Options:
- Hand delivery to BKB Building, Corner Fitzpatrick Road and Quigney Road, East London.
- Post to: Attention Human Capital Management, Private Bag X9001, Chiselhurst, East London, 5201.
- Submit to the nearest SASSA office within Eastern Cape.
Important: No emailed applications will be accepted.
Contact for Enquiries
- Sterkspruit Administrative Officer Post: Ms Z. Lwana – 051 633 8635
- Grants Administrators:
- Mt Frere: Ms T. Madaka-Booi – 047 700 6425
- Libode: Ms Z. Kumbula – 043 707 6390
- Cofimvaba: Ms P. Ndengane – 043 707 6421
Additional Information
- Appointments are subject to pre-employment screening, including security vetting and competency assessments.
- Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA.
- SASSA reserves the right not to fill a post after the advertisement period.
- Candidates who have not been contacted within three months of the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
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SASSA is a dynamic public service organisation committed to ensuring that South Africans in need receive the right social grant at the right time. With modernised offices and a supportive environment, employees are empowered to grow, contribute, and help millions of citizens access vital social support.