The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced exciting employment opportunities in Gauteng, with a total of 148 contract positions now open for applications. These vacancies include 143 Contract Workers: Grants Review posts and 5 Clerk: Financial Accounting (Debtors Management) posts.
All successful candidates will be employed on contracts valid until 31 March 2027.
If you are unemployed and looking for government work opportunities in Gauteng, this could be your chance to gain valuable experience while earning a competitive salary.
1. Contract Workers: Grants Review x143 Posts
SASSA is recruiting 143 contract workers across several Gauteng districts to assist with grant review operations.
Salary
- R170,226 – R200,523 per year
- Plus 37% in lieu of benefits
- Salary Level 3
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12 / Matric certificate
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
- Computer literacy
Added Advantage
- An NQF Level 6 qualification will be beneficial
Duties and Responsibilities
Successful candidates will assist with:
- Beneficiary screenings
- Manual grant applications
- File reviews and validations
- Capturing and maintaining grant data
- Reviewing documentation for accuracy
- Conducting home visits where necessary
- Supporting community review events
- Updating beneficiary information on the SOCPEN system
- Assisting with suspension and recovery cases
- Preparing review reports and maintaining audit readiness
Gauteng District Vacancies
The 143 posts are distributed across Gauteng districts including:
Johannesburg District
- Alexandra
- Chiawelo
- Eldorado Park
- Ennerdale
- Johannesburg
- Lenasia
- Midrand
- Orange Farm
- Orlando
- Soweto
Ekurhuleni District
- Benoni
- Duduza
- Germiston
- Kwa-Thema
- Springs
- Tembisa
- Thokoza
- Tsakane
- Vosloorus
- Kempton Park
- Nigel
Pretoria District
- Bronkhorstspruit
- Ga-Rankuwa
- Mamelodi
- Temba
- Pretoria
- Soshanguve
West Rand District
- Carletonville
- Dobsonville
- Fochville
- Kagiso
- Khutsong
- Krugersdorp
- Randfontein
- Roodepoort
Sedibeng District
- Heidelberg
- Mafatse
- Meyerton
- Ratanda
- Sebokeng
- Vereeniging
- Residensia
Clerk: Financial Accounting (Debtors Management) x5 Posts
SASSA is also hiring 5 Clerks for Financial Accounting (Debtors Management) at the Gauteng Regional Office.
Salary
- R237,453 – R279,708 per year
- Plus 37% in lieu of benefits
- Salary Level 5
Location
- Gauteng Regional Office
Reference Number
- GP/SAS 48/05/2026
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- An NQF Level 6 qualification in:
- Financial Accounting, or
- Financial Management
- Qualification must be recognised by SAQA
- Computer literacy
Duties and Responsibilities
Successful candidates will:
- Register files received from grant reviews
- Verify source documents for completeness and accuracy
- Capture unallocated receipts
- Process write-offs on the BAS system
- Record debt information accurately
- Assist with financial statement preparation
- Support audit compliance and debt management processes
Important Information for Applicants
Employment Equity
SASSA encourages applications from:
- Women
- Persons with disabilities
- Youth
- Candidates who will promote representivity
Closing Date
01 June 2026
How to Apply
Applicants must submit:
- A comprehensive CV
- A fully completed New Z83 Form
Applications must clearly quote:
- The reference number
- The position applied for
Application Delivery
Applications must be hand delivered or sent via post to:
SASSA Regional Office (Ground Floor)
222 Smit Street
Braamfontein
2017
Postal Address
Attention: Human Capital Management
Private Bag X120
Marshalltown
2107
No emailed applications will be accepted.
Important Notes
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- Qualification, criminal, and reference checks will be conducted
- Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA
- Failure to submit required documents may lead to disqualification
For enquiries:
- Ms T Makatu: (011) 241 8357
- Ms M Malivha: (011) 241 8563
