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SASSA is hiring 5 Senior Grants Administrators in Giyani, Limpopo. Salary up to R398,277. Apply via ApplicationsMopani@sassa.gov.za by 14 August 2026.

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is inviting applications for 5 Senior Grants Administrator positions at the Giyani Local Office in Mopani District, Limpopo.

An erratum has been issued to correct the application email address. The closing date has also been extended to 14 August 2026.

Senior Grants Administrator Job Details

  • Position: Senior Grants Administrator
  • Level: 07
  • Positions: 5
  • Reference: SAS LP 06/07/2026
  • Location: Mopani District, Giyani Local Office
  • Salary: R338,106 – R398,277 per annum, excluding benefits
  • Closing Date: 14 August 2026

Minimum Requirements

Applicants applying for Senior Grants Administrator must have:

  • Senior Certificate (Matric).
  • 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
  • The qualification must be recognised by SAQA.
  • At least 3 years’ experience in Social Security.
  • Computer literacy.
  • A valid driver’s licence.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidates will be responsible for:

  • Conducting quality assurance and checking the completeness of supporting documents.
  • Verifying grant applications, means-test requirements and related declarations.
  • Approving or rejecting applications for various grant types.
  • Supporting beneficiary maintenance and other grant value-chain processes.
  • Coordinating medical bookings for assessments.
  • Providing customer care and off-site services.
  • Supervising the quality of social grant administration processes.
  • Advising staff on relevant policies and grant application procedures.
  • Managing staff performance and available resources.
  • Ensuring compliance with Section 57 of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).

Employment Equity

For the Giyani Local Office, preference will be given to African males, in line with the stated Employment Equity targets.

SASSA aims to promote representivity in terms of race, gender and disability. Candidates whose appointment will contribute to representivity may receive preference.

How to Apply For Senior Grants Administrator

Important: SASSA has corrected the email address previously published for this vacancy.

Applicants must email:

ApplicationsMopani@sassa.gov.za

Applications must include:

  • A comprehensive CV.
  • A completed New Z83 application form.
  • The relevant reference number and position name in the email subject line.

The CV must include details of experience, duties and employment dates in MM/YY format, as well as the applicant’s identity number, race, gender and contact details for references.

Do not send applications to the incorrect email address. Applications sent to the wrong inbox will not be considered.

Copies of qualifications, certificates, ID and driver’s licence should be provided when requested.

Screening and Selection

Appointments will be subject to compulsory pre-employment screening, which may include:

  • Qualification verification
  • Reference checks
  • ITC checks
  • Criminal checks
  • Technical testing
  • Competency assessments
  • Security screening

Applicants with foreign qualifications must have them evaluated by SAQA before the selection process.

Interviews may be conducted virtually.

Enquiries

Mopani District Office
Attention: Manager: Admin Support – Mr Senyolo TJ

Enquiries: Ms Mhaleni R
Telephone: 015 306 9499 / 9420

Only shortlisted candidates will receive correspondence. If you are not contacted within 3 months after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.

Apply Before 14 August 2026

Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit their applications using the correct SASSA Mopani email address: ApplicationsMopani@sassa.gov.za before the extended closing date.

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