SASSA social Grant Administrators 2026
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has advertised several employment opportunities for Grants Administrators and Senior Grants Administrators across different provinces. These positions involve processing social grant applications, assisting applicants, maintaining records and providing administrative support at local SASSA offices.
The advertised opportunities include positions in the Northern Cape, Gauteng, Free State, Mpumalanga and North West. Applicants should carefully review the requirements, reference numbers and application procedures for their preferred locations before submitting an application.
About the Grants Administrator Position
The Grants Administrator is responsible for supporting the administration of social grants at local SASSA offices. The role involves receiving and screening applications, checking applicants’ information and ensuring that grant applications are processed accurately and efficiently.
The successful candidates will also assist members of the public with grant-related enquiries, provide customer service and carry out administrative duties required for the effective operation of the office.
General Qualifications and Preferred Requirements
The general position information supplied identifies the following qualifications and preferences:
- Matric / Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification at NQF Level 4.
- A higher qualification at NQF Level 6.
- A valid driver’s licence is preferred.
- Previous experience in an administrative or clerical environment is an advantage.
Important: Individual vacancies may have additional or more specific qualification requirements. Applicants must check the requirements listed under their chosen post.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The responsibilities of a Grants Administrator may include:
- Managing the administration of social grants at a local SASSA office.
- Screening and processing grant applications.
- Capturing application information accurately on the relevant system.
- Providing professional customer service to applicants and members of the public.
- Handling grant-related documents and general administrative duties.
- Conducting quality checks on applications to ensure that information is accurate and complete.
- Complying with the applicable requirements of Section 57 of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
Important Conditions of Employment
SASSA indicates that applicants must meet the minimum requirements for the advertised positions and may be subjected to pre-employment screening.
The screening process may include:
- Verification of academic qualifications.
- Reference checks.
- Credit history checks, including ITC checks.
- Criminal record checks.
- Technical skills assessments.
- Competency assessments.
Applicants who obtained their qualifications outside South Africa must have their qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) before the selection process.
SASSA also states that security checks are compulsory for employees upon appointment.
The Agency is committed to employment equity and will give preference to candidates who contribute towards its representivity targets in terms of race, gender and disability. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
SASSA reserves the right not to fill any of the advertised positions.
1. Northern Cape – Grants Administrator: Grants Administration (X5 Posts)
Salary Level: 05
Number of Posts: 5
Salary: R237,453 – R279,708 per annum, excluding benefits.
The five positions are distributed across the following districts:
Pixley Ka Seme District – 3 Posts
| Office | Reference number | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Noupoort Local Office | SAS NC26/11/02 (Readvertisement) | 1 |
| Richmond Local Office | SAS NC26/11/03 | 1 |
| Sunrise (De Aar) Local Office | SAS NC26/11/04 | 1 |
Frances Baard District – 1 Post
Office: Tlhokomelo Local Office
Reference Number: SAS NC26/11/05
Number of Posts: 1
John Taolo Gaetsewe District – 1 Post
Office: Ga-Segonyana Local Office
Reference Number: SAS NC26/11/06
Number of Posts: 1
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- A Senior Certificate.
- An undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 6 recognised by SAQA.
- A qualification in one of the following fields:
- Public Administration
- Public Management
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Development Studies
- Finance
- Accounting
- Commerce
- Social Sciences
- Social Security
- Law
- Information Technology
- Computer literacy is essential.
Professional registration and a specific certification grade are not stated in the supplied vacancy information.
How to Apply
Only postal and hand-delivered applications will be accepted for these Northern Cape positions.
Pixley Ka Seme District – Noupoort, Richmond and Sunrise (De Aar)
Postal applications:
Attention: Human Capital Management
Private Bag X1015
De Aar
7000
Hand delivery:
Liebenhof Building
Corner of McIvor and Voortrekker Street
De Aar
Frances Baard District – Tlhokomelo Local Office
Postal applications:
Attention: Human Capital Management
Private Bag X5033
Kimberley
8300
Hand delivery:
39 Chapel Street
Kimberley
John Taolo Gaetsewe District – Ga-Segonyana Local Office
Postal applications:
Attention: Human Capital Management
Private Bag X1534
Kuruman
8460
Hand delivery:
13–17 Main Road
Mahindra Building
Kuruman
Closing Date: 18 November 2026.
2. Gauteng – Grants Administrators (X2 Posts)
Province: Gauteng
Number of Posts: 2
Vacancy Type: External vacancies
SASSA has advertised two Grants Administrator positions at local offices in the Gauteng region.
Available Positions and Reference Numbers
| Location | Reference number |
|---|---|
| Chiawelo–Soweto Local Office (Maponya), Johannesburg District | GP/SAS 02/10/2026 |
| Atteridgeville Local Office, Pretoria (Tshwane District) | GP/SAS 03/10/2026 |
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit:
- A comprehensive CV.
- A fully completed new Z83 application form.
The relevant reference number and position title must be clearly indicated.
How to Apply
Applications may be submitted by hand delivery or post.
Hand Delivery Address:
SASSA Regional Office
Ground Floor
222 Smit Street
Braamfontein
2017
Postal Address:
Attention: Human Capital Management
Private Bag X120
Marshalltown
2107
Important: Email applications will not be accepted for these Gauteng vacancies.
Closing Date stated in this section: 23 October 2026.
3. Free State – Grants Administrator, Salary Level 05 (X2 Posts)
Province: Free State
Salary Level: 05
Number of Posts: 2
Vacancy Type: External vacancies
The two Grants Administrator positions are available at the following local offices:
| Local Office | Reference number |
|---|---|
| Thaba Nchu Local Office | SAS FS 1273/26 |
| Bloemfontein Local Office | SAS FS 1095/26 |
How to Apply
Applicants must submit a comprehensive CV, a completed new Z83 application form and a copy of the relevant qualification.
Applications must be delivered to the office where the position is advertised. Applicants must also indicate the correct position title and reference number.
Bloemfontein Local Office
Iustitia Building
Corner of St Andrews Street and Aliwal Street
Bloemfontein
9300
Thaba Nchu Local Office
No. 75 Ratlou Complex
Hospital Road
Thaba Nchu
9780
Closing Date stated in this section: 23 October 2026.
4. Free State – Senior Grants Administrator, Salary Level 07 (X2 Posts)
Province: Free State
Salary Level: 07
Number of Posts: 2
Vacancy Type: Internal vacancies
The Senior Grants Administrator positions are available at the following offices:
Available Positions and Application Emails
1. Thabong Local Office
Reference Number: SAS FS 0853/26
Application Email: ApplicationsKarabelo@sassa.gov.za
2. Bloemfontein Local Office
Reference Number: SAS FS 1071/26
Application Email: ApplicationsNketsi@sassa.gov.za
How to Apply
Applicants must email the following documents to the correct email address for their preferred position:
- A comprehensive CV.
- A completed new Z83 application form.
- Copies of relevant qualifications.
The email subject line must include the applicable reference number and position title.
Closing Date stated in this section: 23 October 2026.
5. Mpumalanga – Senior Grants Administrators, Salary Level 07 (X4 Posts)
Province: Mpumalanga
Salary Level: 07
Number of Posts: 4
Vacancy Type: Internal vacancies
SASSA has listed four Senior Grants Administrator positions across three districts in Mpumalanga.
Available Positions and Application Emails
Nkangala District – Thembisile Local Office
Number of Posts: 2
Reference Number: SAS/MPU/26/61
Application Email: RuffyApplications@sassa.gov.za
Gert Sibande District – Albert Luthuli Local Office
Number of Posts: 1
Reference Number: SAS/MPU/26/62
Application Email: SiphumeleleApplications@sassa.gov.za
Ehlanzeni District – Nkomazi Local Office
Number of Posts: 1
Reference Number: SAS/MPU/26/63
Application Email: NontsikeleloApplication@sassa.gov.za
How to Apply
Applicants must email a comprehensive CV and a completed new Z83 application form to the relevant district email address.
The email subject line must contain the correct reference number and position title.
Applications sent to an incorrect email address will not be considered.
Closing Date stated in this section: 23 October 2026.
6. Mpumalanga – Grants Administrators, Salary Level 05 (X5 Posts)
Province: Mpumalanga
Salary Level: 05
Number of Posts: 5
Vacancy Type: External vacancies
The five Grants Administrator positions are distributed as follows:
| District and local office | Reference number | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Nkangala District – Dr JS Moroka Local Office | SAS/MPU/26/59 | 3 |
| Gert Sibande District – Seme Local Office | SAS/MPU/26/60 | 2 |
How to Apply
Applicants must submit the following documents:
- A comprehensive CV.
- A completed new Z83 application form.
- A copy of their ID.
- Copies of academic qualifications.
The relevant position title and reference number must be included with the application.
Applications must be submitted by post or hand delivery. Email applications will not be accepted.
Nkangala District – Application Details
Postal Address:
Attention: Manager HCM
Private Bag X11230
Nelspruit
1200
Hand Delivery Address:
No. 06 Athlone Street
Gerry-Anne Centre
Emalahleni
1035
Gert Sibande District – Application Details
Postal Address:
Attention: Human Capital Management
Private Bag X11230
Nelspruit
1200
Hand Delivery Address:
Gert Sibande District
Old Absa Building
1st Floor
35 Joubert Street
Ermelo
2350
Closing Date stated in this section: 23 October 2026.
Hand Delivery Deadline: Applications must reach the relevant office before 16:00.
7. North West – Additional SASSA Posts
The supplied vacancy information also lists six additional posts at local offices in the North West Province.
The individual post titles and salary levels are not specified in this section of the source information. Applicants should therefore confirm the full official advertisement before applying.
Post 1
Reference Number: SAS NW 19/2026
Location: Kagisano Local Office, Ganyesa
Hand Delivery Address – Local Office:
SASSA Office
Makwati Centre
Tosca Road
Ganyesa
Alternatively, applications may be delivered to:
SASSA House
210 Market Street
Vryburg
Closing Date stated: 16 October 2026 at 16:00.
Post 2
Reference Number: SAS NW 20/2026
Location: Kagisano Local Office, Ganyesa
Hand Delivery Address – Local Office:
SASSA Office
Makwati Centre
Tosca Road
Ganyesa
Alternatively, applications may be delivered to:
SASSA House
210 Market Street
Vryburg
Closing Date stated: 16 October 2026 at 16:00.
Post 3
Reference Number: SAS NW 21/2026
Location: Sekhing Local Office, Sekhing
Hand Delivery Address – Local Office:
SASSA Office
Stand No. 1066
KFC Road
Taung Station
Alternatively, applications may be delivered to:
SASSA House
210 Market Street
Vryburg
Closing Date stated: 16 October 2026 at 16:00.
Post 4
Reference Number: SAS NW 22/2026
Location: Maquassi Hills Local Office, Wolmaransstad
Hand Delivery Address – Local Office:
SASSA Office
30 Kruger Street
Wolmaransstad
Alternatively, applications may be delivered to:
Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Office
SASSA Office
57 Emily Hobhouse Street
Corner of Boom Street
Klerksdorp
2571
Closing Date stated: 16 October 2026 at 16:00.
Post 5
Reference Number: SAS NW 23/2026
Location: Moretele Local Office, Mathibestad
Hand Delivery Address – Local Office:
SASSA Office
4439 Mogodi Section
Mathibestad
Next to Moretele Municipality
Alternatively, applications may be delivered to:
Bojanala District
17 Kgwebo Avenue
Mabe Park
Rustenburg
0300
Closing Date stated: 16 October 2026 at 16:00.
Post 6
Reference Number: SAS NW 24/2026
Location: Madibeng Local Office, Brits
Hand Delivery Address – Local Office:
SASSA Office
Hagels Building
11 Tom Street
Brits
Alternatively, applications may be delivered to:
Bojanala District
17 Kgwebo Avenue
Mabe Park
Rustenburg
0300
Closing Date stated: 16 October 2026 at 16:00.
Required Application Documents
For these six North West posts, the supplied information lists the following documents:
- A comprehensive CV.
- A completed new Z83 application form.
- A valid certified National Senior Certificate.
- An NQF Level 6 or Level 7 qualification.
Applicants must indicate the relevant reference number and position title.
8. Mpumalanga – Grants Administrators, Salary Level 05 (X5 Posts)
Province: Mpumalanga
Salary Level: 05
Number of Posts: 5
Salary: R237,453 – R279,708 per annum, excluding benefits.
The five positions are available at the following local offices:
| Local Office | Reference number | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Bushbuckridge Local Office | SAS/MPU/26/43 | 2 |
| Mkhondo Local Office | SAS/MPU/26/44 | 1 |
| Albert Luthuli Local Office | SAS/MPU/26/45 | 1 |
| Steve Tshwete Local Office | SAS/MPU/26/46 | 1 |
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must hold a relevant NQF Level 6 qualification recognised by SAQA in one of the following fields:
- Public Administration.
- Public Management.
- Business Administration.
- Economics.
- Development Studies.
- Finance.
- Accounting.
- Commerce.
- Social Sciences.
- Social Security.
- Law.
- Information Technology.
How to Apply
Only postal and hand-delivered applications will be accepted. Email applications will not be considered.
Applicants must submit:
- A comprehensive CV.
- A completed new Z83 application form.
- A copy of their ID.
- Copies of academic qualifications.
The correct position title and reference number must be quoted.
Bushbuckridge District
Attention: Manager: HCM
Postal Address:
Private Bag X11230
Nelspruit
1200
Hand Delivery Address:
Stand No. LG05
Bushbuckridge Mall
Next to the Department of Home Affairs
Gert Sibande District
Attention: Manager: HCM
Postal Address:
Private Bag X11230
Nelspruit
1200
Hand Delivery Address:
Old Absa Building
1st Floor
35 Joubert Street
Ermelo
2350
Nkangala District
Attention: Manager: HCM
Postal Address:
Private Bag X11230
Nelspruit
1200
Hand Delivery Address:
No. 06 Athlone Street
Gerry Manns
Emalahleni
1035
Hand Delivery Deadline: Applications must reach the relevant office before 16:00.
How to Complete Your SASSA Application
Before submitting an application, applicants should make sure that they have identified the correct vacancy, reference number and application address.
Depending on the specific vacancy, the required documents may include:
- A completed new Z83 application form.
- A comprehensive and updated CV.
- A copy of your South African ID.
- Copies of your relevant academic qualifications.
- A valid driver’s licence, where applicable.
Some vacancies require email applications, while others accept only postal or hand-delivered applications. Always follow the submission instructions for the specific position you are applying for.
Applicants submitting applications by email should use the correct email address and include the vacancy reference number and position title in the subject line.
For hand-delivered applications, check the stated deadline and ensure that your documents reach the correct office on time.
Download the SASSA Z83 Application Form
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Applicants who need the new Z83 application form can download it using the link below:
Download the New Z83 Application Form:
Download Z83 Application Form
Please confirm that you are using the correct and current application form before submitting your documents.
Important Closing Date Notice
The supplied vacancy information contains different closing dates for different groups of posts:
- Northern Cape Grants Administrator posts: 18 November 2026.
- Gauteng Grants Administrator posts: 23 October 2026.
- Free State Grants Administrator posts: 23 October 2026.
- Free State Senior Grants Administrator posts: 23 October 2026.
- Mpumalanga Senior Grants Administrator posts: 23 October 2026.
- Mpumalanga Grants Administrator posts: 23 October 2026.
- Additional North West posts: 16 October 2026 at 16:00.
A separate general instruction in the supplied information also mentions 23 November 2026. This does not match several of the individual vacancy dates listed above.
Applicants should verify the closing date and application instructions against the official SASSA advertisement for their chosen position before submitting an application.
SASSA vacancies may have different requirements and submission procedures, even when the positions have similar titles. Always use the correct reference number and submit your documents to the appropriate office or email address.
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