SASSA Administrative Officer & Grant Administrator Posts Open for 2026

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has released new external vacancies, creating employment opportunities for qualified candidates in administrative and grant management roles. These posts form part of SASSA’s ongoing effort to strengthen service delivery and improve access to social grant support across communities.

If you have a background in administration, public management, finance, social sciences, IT, or related fields, this recruitment drive presents a meaningful pathway into government service and long-term career development.

Quick Overview

Organisation: South African Social Security Agency (SASSA)
Region: Eastern Cape
Closing Date: 28 February 2026

Available Posts:

• Administrative Officer (Level 07) x1 – Mount Fletcher
• Grant Administrators (Level 05) x7 – Multiple Eastern Cape locations

Salary ranges:

• Administrative Officer: R325 101 – R382 959 per annum (excluding benefits)
• Grant Administrator: R228 321 – R268 960 per annum (excluding benefits)

Application method: Hand delivery or postal submission (no email applications allowed)

Available Positions

Administrative Officer (Level 07) – Mount Fletcher

Salary: R325 101 – R382 959 per annum

Minimum Requirements:

• Undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 6) recognised by SAQA
• Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience
• Computer literacy
• Valid driver’s licence

Core Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support across departments
• Support transport and logistics management
• Assist in human resource administration
• Manage provisioning services
• Support general administrative operations
• Participate in asset management activities
• Supervise junior staff

Employment equity note: Preference will be given to African male, African female, and Coloured female candidates.

Grant Administrators (Level 05) – Multiple Locations

Salary: R228 321 – R268 960 per annum

Locations include:

• Mount Fletcher (2 posts)
• Fort Beaufort (Middledrift)
• Idutywa
• Graaff Reinet
• Cofimvaba (Tsomo)
• Cala

Minimum Requirements:

• Undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 6) recognised by SAQA in any 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

Key Duties:

• Provide grant customer care services
• Screen and capture grant applications
• Maintain beneficiary records
• Administer medical bookings and assessments
• Provide off-site grant services to communities
• Scan and batch grant documentation

Employment equity preferences apply per location and will be considered during selection.

Application Process

Interested applicants must submit:

• Updated CV
• New Z83 application form
• Certified copy of highest qualification

Applications must quote the relevant reference number for the post and be submitted via:

Postal submission:
Attention Human Capital Management
Private Bag X9001
Chiselhurst
East London
5201

Hand delivery:
BKB Building
Corner Fitzpatrick & Merino Road
Quigney
East London

OR

Submit at the nearest SASSA office within the Eastern Cape.

No email applications will be accepted.

Applicants must include:

• ID copy
• Driver’s licence (if required for post)
• Certified qualifications
• Contactable references

Important Recruitment Notes

• All posts are subject to qualification and background verification
• Criminal checks and competency assessments will be conducted
• SASSA reserves the right not to fill posts
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• If no response is received within 3 months, consider your application unsuccessful

Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.