The South African Social Security Agency has noted with concern the challenges faced by social grants recipients

Grants Administrator (x2 Posts)


Grants Administrator (x2 Posts)

Salary: R176 310.00 – R207 681.00 p.a. exclusive of benefits

Location: Richmond Local Office (Ref No: G43/2022) and

Msinga Local Office (Ref No: G44/2022)

Candidates should have a Senior Certificate; Knowledge in the Grants Administration / Social Security environment; Computer literacy is essential and a valid driver’s licence will be an added advantage.

The incumbent will effectively render Social Security services; Screening and completing customer checklists; Receive applications in terms of the relevant Act; Attend to social grant related queries to prevent litigation; Prepare statistical performance templates; Review all identified grants in terms of the Act and Regulations; Prepare and process grants on SOCPEN; Assist in completion of projects and prepare recommendations for management.

The applications for the above positions must be sent for the attention of Mr J S Phoseka, Private bag 9146, Pietermaritzburg, 3201 or Hand Deliver at No.1 Bank Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201 The Agency is an equal opportunity employer.

Therefore, Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment will assist the Agency in achieving its Employment Equity targets in terms of the Agency’s Employment Equity Plan. Person with Disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Important notes: These positions are advertised with minimum requirements. Appointment will be subject to a compulsory preemployment screening in the form of qualification, reference, ITC, criminal checks and compulsory competency assessment (where applicable). It is our intention to promote representivity in terms of race, gender and disability through the filling of these posts and candidates whose appointment will promote representivity will receive preference.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) prior to the selection process. SASSA is under no obligation to fill a post after the advertisement thereof. Please note: All SASSA staff are subject to compulsory Security Vetting on appointment.

Should candidates wish to apply for more than 1 post, separate application forms should be completed and send to the SASSA office on or before the closing date: 23 September 2022. __________________________________________

Applicants interested in applying for these posts should send their applications (CV and fully completed and signed Z83) quoting the relevant reference number and position name as per the advert. The subject heading of the email should indicate the name of the position you are applying for. Applicants must ensure that they send their applications to a correct inbox/email or postal address indicated on the position. Applications sent to the incorrect inbox/email or postal address will not be considered.

Applications should consist of a comprehensive CV (specifying all experience, duties, indicating the respective dates MM/YY) per position, Identity Number, Race and Gender as well as indicating references with full contact details. Interviews may be conducted via a virtual medium which will be discussed with each shortlisted applicant. Kindly note that copies of qualification, certificate, ID and driver’s license etc, should be submitted upon request.

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Enquiries: Mr JS Phoseka (033) 846 3456.