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1

Position Overview

SASSA is recruiting 5 Senior Grants Administrators for its Giyani Local Office in the Mopani District, Limpopo. This is a permanent government opportunity for candidates with an undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 6 and at least 3 years' experience in Social Security.


Successful candidates will oversee social grant administration, verify applications, support beneficiary services and supervise the quality of grant administration processes. The position offers a salary of R338,106 to R398,277 per annum, excluding benefits.

1

Position Overview

SASSA is recruiting 5 Senior Grants Administrators for its Giyani Local Office in the Mopani District, Limpopo. This is a permanent government opportunity for candidates with an undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 6 and at least 3 years' experience in Social Security.


Successful candidates will oversee social grant administration, verify applications, support beneficiary services and supervise the quality of grant administration processes. The position offers a salary of R338,106 to R398,277 per annum, excluding benefits.

1

Position Overview

SASSA is recruiting 5 Senior Grants Administrators for its Giyani Local Office in the Mopani District, Limpopo. This is a permanent government opportunity for candidates with an undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 6 and at least 3 years' experience in Social Security.


Successful candidates will oversee social grant administration, verify applications, support beneficiary services and supervise the quality of grant administration processes. The position offers a salary of R338,106 to R398,277 per annum, excluding benefits.

1

Position Overview

SASSA is recruiting 5 Senior Grants Administrators for its Giyani Local Office in the Mopani District, Limpopo. This is a permanent government opportunity for candidates with an undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 6 and at least 3 years' experience in Social Security.


Successful candidates will oversee social grant administration, verify applications, support beneficiary services and supervise the quality of grant administration processes. The position offers a salary of R338,106 to R398,277 per annum, excluding benefits.

1

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • Senior Certificate / Grade 12.

  • An undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 6 in one of the following fields:

    • Public Administration

    • Business Administration

    • Economics

    • Development Studies

    • Finance

    • Accounting

    • Commerce

    • Social Sciences

    • Social Security

  • Qualification must be recognised by SAQA.

  • At least 3 years' experience in Social Security.

  • Computer literacy.

  • A valid driver's licence.

  • Good administrative and supervisory skills.

  • Ability to work with social grant applicants and beneficiaries.


Advantageous:

  • Experience in social grant administration.

  • Knowledge of SASSA policies and grant processes.

  • Experience supervising staff and managing administrative resources.


NB: The Giyani Local Office preference is African Male in line with the stated Employment Equity targets. Applicants with foreign qualifications must have them evaluated by SAQA before the selection process.

1

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • Senior Certificate / Grade 12.

  • An undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 6 in one of the following fields:

    • Public Administration

    • Business Administration

    • Economics

    • Development Studies

    • Finance

    • Accounting

    • Commerce

    • Social Sciences

    • Social Security

  • Qualification must be recognised by SAQA.

  • At least 3 years' experience in Social Security.

  • Computer literacy.

  • A valid driver's licence.

  • Good administrative and supervisory skills.

  • Ability to work with social grant applicants and beneficiaries.


Advantageous:

  • Experience in social grant administration.

  • Knowledge of SASSA policies and grant processes.

  • Experience supervising staff and managing administrative resources.


NB: The Giyani Local Office preference is African Male in line with the stated Employment Equity targets. Applicants with foreign qualifications must have them evaluated by SAQA before the selection process.

1

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • Senior Certificate / Grade 12.

  • An undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 6 in one of the following fields:

    • Public Administration

    • Business Administration

    • Economics

    • Development Studies

    • Finance

    • Accounting

    • Commerce

    • Social Sciences

    • Social Security

  • Qualification must be recognised by SAQA.

  • At least 3 years' experience in Social Security.

  • Computer literacy.

  • A valid driver's licence.

  • Good administrative and supervisory skills.

  • Ability to work with social grant applicants and beneficiaries.


Advantageous:

  • Experience in social grant administration.

  • Knowledge of SASSA policies and grant processes.

  • Experience supervising staff and managing administrative resources.


NB: The Giyani Local Office preference is African Male in line with the stated Employment Equity targets. Applicants with foreign qualifications must have them evaluated by SAQA before the selection process.

1

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • Senior Certificate / Grade 12.

  • An undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 6 in one of the following fields:

    • Public Administration

    • Business Administration

    • Economics

    • Development Studies

    • Finance

    • Accounting

    • Commerce

    • Social Sciences

    • Social Security

  • Qualification must be recognised by SAQA.

  • At least 3 years' experience in Social Security.

  • Computer literacy.

  • A valid driver's licence.

  • Good administrative and supervisory skills.

  • Ability to work with social grant applicants and beneficiaries.


Advantageous:

  • Experience in social grant administration.

  • Knowledge of SASSA policies and grant processes.

  • Experience supervising staff and managing administrative resources.


NB: The Giyani Local Office preference is African Male in line with the stated Employment Equity targets. Applicants with foreign qualifications must have them evaluated by SAQA before the selection process.

3

Key Responsibilities

Successful applicants will be responsible for:

  • Conducting quality assurance checks on supporting documents submitted with applications.

  • Verifying applications, means-test requirements and related declarations.

  • Approving or rejecting applications for various social grant types.

  • Supporting beneficiary maintenance processes.

  • Coordinating medical bookings and assessments where required.

  • Providing customer care and off-site services.

  • Supervising the quality of social grant administration processes.

  • Advising staff on policies and procedures within the grants application value chain.

  • Managing staff performance and resources.

  • Ensuring compliance with relevant Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) requirements.


Tip / NB: Ensure your CV clearly shows your 3 years or more of Social Security experience, including your duties and employment dates in MM/YY format. Applications must be sent to the correct Mopani email address because applications sent to the wrong inbox will not be considered.

3

Key Responsibilities

Successful applicants will be responsible for:

  • Conducting quality assurance checks on supporting documents submitted with applications.

  • Verifying applications, means-test requirements and related declarations.

  • Approving or rejecting applications for various social grant types.

  • Supporting beneficiary maintenance processes.

  • Coordinating medical bookings and assessments where required.

  • Providing customer care and off-site services.

  • Supervising the quality of social grant administration processes.

  • Advising staff on policies and procedures within the grants application value chain.

  • Managing staff performance and resources.

  • Ensuring compliance with relevant Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) requirements.


Tip / NB: Ensure your CV clearly shows your 3 years or more of Social Security experience, including your duties and employment dates in MM/YY format. Applications must be sent to the correct Mopani email address because applications sent to the wrong inbox will not be considered.

3

Key Responsibilities

Successful applicants will be responsible for:

  • Conducting quality assurance checks on supporting documents submitted with applications.

  • Verifying applications, means-test requirements and related declarations.

  • Approving or rejecting applications for various social grant types.

  • Supporting beneficiary maintenance processes.

  • Coordinating medical bookings and assessments where required.

  • Providing customer care and off-site services.

  • Supervising the quality of social grant administration processes.

  • Advising staff on policies and procedures within the grants application value chain.

  • Managing staff performance and resources.

  • Ensuring compliance with relevant Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) requirements.


Tip / NB: Ensure your CV clearly shows your 3 years or more of Social Security experience, including your duties and employment dates in MM/YY format. Applications must be sent to the correct Mopani email address because applications sent to the wrong inbox will not be considered.

3

Key Responsibilities

Successful applicants will be responsible for:

  • Conducting quality assurance checks on supporting documents submitted with applications.

  • Verifying applications, means-test requirements and related declarations.

  • Approving or rejecting applications for various social grant types.

  • Supporting beneficiary maintenance processes.

  • Coordinating medical bookings and assessments where required.

  • Providing customer care and off-site services.

  • Supervising the quality of social grant administration processes.

  • Advising staff on policies and procedures within the grants application value chain.

  • Managing staff performance and resources.

  • Ensuring compliance with relevant Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) requirements.


Tip / NB: Ensure your CV clearly shows your 3 years or more of Social Security experience, including your duties and employment dates in MM/YY format. Applications must be sent to the correct Mopani email address because applications sent to the wrong inbox will not be considered.

4

What You Will Gain

Employees will benefit from:

  • Permanent employment with SASSA.

  • Salary of R338,106 – R398,277 per annum, excluding benefits.

  • Experience in senior social grant administration.

  • Supervisory and staff-management experience.

  • Exposure to government social security programmes.

  • Opportunities to develop public-sector administration and compliance skills.


Tip: Highlight your experience with grant administration, beneficiary services, quality assurance, customer care, supervision and government policies on your CV.

4

What You Will Gain

Employees will benefit from:

  • Permanent employment with SASSA.

  • Salary of R338,106 – R398,277 per annum, excluding benefits.

  • Experience in senior social grant administration.

  • Supervisory and staff-management experience.

  • Exposure to government social security programmes.

  • Opportunities to develop public-sector administration and compliance skills.


Tip: Highlight your experience with grant administration, beneficiary services, quality assurance, customer care, supervision and government policies on your CV.

4

What You Will Gain

Employees will benefit from:

  • Permanent employment with SASSA.

  • Salary of R338,106 – R398,277 per annum, excluding benefits.

  • Experience in senior social grant administration.

  • Supervisory and staff-management experience.

  • Exposure to government social security programmes.

  • Opportunities to develop public-sector administration and compliance skills.


Tip: Highlight your experience with grant administration, beneficiary services, quality assurance, customer care, supervision and government policies on your CV.

4

What You Will Gain

Employees will benefit from:

  • Permanent employment with SASSA.

  • Salary of R338,106 – R398,277 per annum, excluding benefits.

  • Experience in senior social grant administration.

  • Supervisory and staff-management experience.

  • Exposure to government social security programmes.

  • Opportunities to develop public-sector administration and compliance skills.


Tip: Highlight your experience with grant administration, beneficiary services, quality assurance, customer care, supervision and government policies on your CV.

5

Application Process

How to Apply

Submit:

  • Updated comprehensive CV.

  • Completed and signed New Z83 application form.

  • Supporting documents when requested during the selection process.


Ensure your CV includes:

  • Full employment history.

  • Duties performed for each position.

  • Employment dates in MM/YY format.

  • Identity number.

  • Race and gender.

  • Relevant qualifications.

  • Driver's licence details.

  • References with full contact details.


Enquiries:


Mopani District Office

  • Attention: Manager: Admin Support – Mr Senyolo TJ


  • Closing date extended to: 14 August 2026

  • Applications are accepted by email only.

  • Email your application to ApplicationsMopani@sassa.gov.za.

  • Use the reference number and position name in the email subject line.

  • Applications sent to the incorrect email address will not be considered.

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

  • Copies of qualifications, certificates, ID and driver's licence may be requested during the selection process.


Tip: The application email was corrected by SASSA and the closing date was extended. Make sure you use the correct Mopani inbox and quote SAS LP 06/07/2026 in your email subject.

5

Application Process

How to Apply

Submit:

  • Updated comprehensive CV.

  • Completed and signed New Z83 application form.

  • Supporting documents when requested during the selection process.


Ensure your CV includes:

  • Full employment history.

  • Duties performed for each position.

  • Employment dates in MM/YY format.

  • Identity number.

  • Race and gender.

  • Relevant qualifications.

  • Driver's licence details.

  • References with full contact details.


Enquiries:


Mopani District Office

  • Attention: Manager: Admin Support – Mr Senyolo TJ


  • Closing date extended to: 14 August 2026

  • Applications are accepted by email only.

  • Email your application to ApplicationsMopani@sassa.gov.za.

  • Use the reference number and position name in the email subject line.

  • Applications sent to the incorrect email address will not be considered.

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

  • Copies of qualifications, certificates, ID and driver's licence may be requested during the selection process.


Tip: The application email was corrected by SASSA and the closing date was extended. Make sure you use the correct Mopani inbox and quote SAS LP 06/07/2026 in your email subject.

5

Application Process

How to Apply

Submit:

  • Updated comprehensive CV.

  • Completed and signed New Z83 application form.

  • Supporting documents when requested during the selection process.


Ensure your CV includes:

  • Full employment history.

  • Duties performed for each position.

  • Employment dates in MM/YY format.

  • Identity number.

  • Race and gender.

  • Relevant qualifications.

  • Driver's licence details.

  • References with full contact details.


Enquiries:


Mopani District Office

  • Attention: Manager: Admin Support – Mr Senyolo TJ


  • Closing date extended to: 14 August 2026

  • Applications are accepted by email only.

  • Email your application to ApplicationsMopani@sassa.gov.za.

  • Use the reference number and position name in the email subject line.

  • Applications sent to the incorrect email address will not be considered.

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

  • Copies of qualifications, certificates, ID and driver's licence may be requested during the selection process.


Tip: The application email was corrected by SASSA and the closing date was extended. Make sure you use the correct Mopani inbox and quote SAS LP 06/07/2026 in your email subject.

5

Application Process

How to Apply

Submit:

  • Updated comprehensive CV.

  • Completed and signed New Z83 application form.

  • Supporting documents when requested during the selection process.


Ensure your CV includes:

  • Full employment history.

  • Duties performed for each position.

  • Employment dates in MM/YY format.

  • Identity number.

  • Race and gender.

  • Relevant qualifications.

  • Driver's licence details.

  • References with full contact details.


Enquiries:


Mopani District Office

  • Attention: Manager: Admin Support – Mr Senyolo TJ


  • Closing date extended to: 14 August 2026

  • Applications are accepted by email only.

  • Email your application to ApplicationsMopani@sassa.gov.za.

  • Use the reference number and position name in the email subject line.

  • Applications sent to the incorrect email address will not be considered.

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

  • Copies of qualifications, certificates, ID and driver's licence may be requested during the selection process.


Tip: The application email was corrected by SASSA and the closing date was extended. Make sure you use the correct Mopani inbox and quote SAS LP 06/07/2026 in your email subject.

6

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about this role? We've got answers.


What qualifications are required?

Applicants need Grade 12 / Senior Certificate plus an NQF Level 6 undergraduate qualification in a relevant field such as Public Administration, Finance, Commerce, Social Sciences or Social Security.

Who can apply?

Candidates who meet the qualification, experience and other requirements may apply. The Giyani Local Office has stated an African Male preference as part of its Employment Equity targets.

Is experience required?

Yes. Applicants must have at least 3 years' experience in Social Security.

How many positions are available?

There are 5 Senior Grants Administrator positions available.

What is the salary?

The salary is R338,106 to R398,277 per annum, excluding benefits.

How do I apply?

Email your CV and completed New Z83 form to ApplicationsMopani@sassa.gov.za. Use SAS LP 06/07/2026 – Senior Grants Administrator as the email subject and apply before 14 August 2026.


6

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about this role? We've got answers.


What qualifications are required?

Applicants need Grade 12 / Senior Certificate plus an NQF Level 6 undergraduate qualification in a relevant field such as Public Administration, Finance, Commerce, Social Sciences or Social Security.

Who can apply?

Candidates who meet the qualification, experience and other requirements may apply. The Giyani Local Office has stated an African Male preference as part of its Employment Equity targets.

Is experience required?

Yes. Applicants must have at least 3 years' experience in Social Security.

How many positions are available?

There are 5 Senior Grants Administrator positions available.

What is the salary?

The salary is R338,106 to R398,277 per annum, excluding benefits.

How do I apply?

Email your CV and completed New Z83 form to ApplicationsMopani@sassa.gov.za. Use SAS LP 06/07/2026 – Senior Grants Administrator as the email subject and apply before 14 August 2026.


6

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about this role? We've got answers.


What qualifications are required?

Applicants need Grade 12 / Senior Certificate plus an NQF Level 6 undergraduate qualification in a relevant field such as Public Administration, Finance, Commerce, Social Sciences or Social Security.

Who can apply?

Candidates who meet the qualification, experience and other requirements may apply. The Giyani Local Office has stated an African Male preference as part of its Employment Equity targets.

Is experience required?

Yes. Applicants must have at least 3 years' experience in Social Security.

How many positions are available?

There are 5 Senior Grants Administrator positions available.

What is the salary?

The salary is R338,106 to R398,277 per annum, excluding benefits.

How do I apply?

Email your CV and completed New Z83 form to ApplicationsMopani@sassa.gov.za. Use SAS LP 06/07/2026 – Senior Grants Administrator as the email subject and apply before 14 August 2026.


6

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about this role? We've got answers.


What qualifications are required?

Applicants need Grade 12 / Senior Certificate plus an NQF Level 6 undergraduate qualification in a relevant field such as Public Administration, Finance, Commerce, Social Sciences or Social Security.

Who can apply?

Candidates who meet the qualification, experience and other requirements may apply. The Giyani Local Office has stated an African Male preference as part of its Employment Equity targets.

Is experience required?

Yes. Applicants must have at least 3 years' experience in Social Security.

How many positions are available?

There are 5 Senior Grants Administrator positions available.

What is the salary?

The salary is R338,106 to R398,277 per annum, excluding benefits.

How do I apply?

Email your CV and completed New Z83 form to ApplicationsMopani@sassa.gov.za. Use SAS LP 06/07/2026 – Senior Grants Administrator as the email subject and apply before 14 August 2026.


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