The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for Grants Administrator vacancies for 2026 in Gauteng and the Free State.
Vacancy Application Closing Date: 23 October 2026
Vacancy Locations: Gauteng and Free State, South Africa
Minimum Qualification: Diploma or Degree at NQF Level 6 or higher
About the SASSA Grants Administrator Vacancies
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.
Download Z83 Application Form here
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.
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