SASSA Vacancies 2026

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for Grants Administrator vacancies for 2026

Vacancy Application Closing Date: 23 October 2026

Vacancy Locations:  South Africa

The Grants Administrator positions are aimed at applicants with relevant tertiary qualifications who want to work within SASSA’s grant administration environment.

Successful candidates will assist with grant applications, customer service, medical bookings, beneficiary maintenance and general grants administration.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have a Diploma or Degree at NQF Level 6 or higher in one of the following fields:

• Public Administration
• Business Administration
• Economics
• Development Studies
• Finance
• Accounting
• Commerce
• Social Sciences
• Social Security
• Law
• Information Technology

Duties and Responsibilities

Successful Grants Administrators will be expected to:

• Provide grant customer service.
• Screen grant applications.
• Capture grant applications.
• Perform beneficiary maintenance functions.
• Administer medical bookings.
• Assist with medical assessments.
• Provide off-site grant application services.
• Scan grant files.
• Batch grant files.

Available SASSA Grants Administrator Posts

Grants Administrator – Chiawelo, Soweto

Location: Chiawelo / Soweto Local Office, Maponya, Johannesburg District

Reference Number: GP/SAS 02/10/2026

Grants Administrator – Atteridgeville

Location: Atteridgeville Local Office, Tshwane District, Gauteng

Reference Number: GP/SAS 03/10/2026

How to Apply for Gauteng Posts

Applications may be hand delivered to:

SASSA Gauteng Regional Office
Ground Floor
222 Smit Street
Braamfontein
2017

Alternatively, applications may be posted to:

Private Bag X120
Marshalltown
2107

Grants Administrator – Thaba Nchu

Location: Thaba Nchu Local Office, Free State

Reference Number: SAS FS 1273/26

Grants Administrator – Bloemfontein

Location: Bloemfontein Local Office, Free State

Reference Number: SAS FS 1095/26

How to Apply for Free State Posts

Applications may be hand delivered to the relevant office.

Bloemfontein Local Office

Iustitia Building
Corner St Andrews Street and Aliwal Street
Bloemfontein
9300

Thaba Nchu Local Office

No. 75 Ratlou Complex
Hospital Road
Thaba Nchu
9780

Documents Required

Applicants must submit:

• Comprehensive CV.
• Completed and signed Z83 application form.
• Copy of the relevant highest qualification.

The CV should include:

• Qualifications and institutions attended.
• Relevant experience, where applicable.
• Duties performed.
• Employment dates in MM/YY format.
• Identity number.
• Race and gender information.
• References with full contact details.

Copies of other qualifications, certificates, ID documents and driver’s licences should only be submitted when requested.

Z83 Application Form

Applicants must complete the prescribed Z83 application form when applying.

The supplied advert provides a Z83 download option, but applicants may also obtain the official Z83 form from a Public Service Department or the DPSA website.

Important Information

Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates.

Applicants who have not been contacted within three months after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.

Closing Date

23 October 2026

Applicants should ensure that the correct reference number is clearly indicated for the post they are applying for.