Bloemfontein Local Offce (

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Here is the rewrite of the job description into the mandatory format: **Overview** This role is for a Senior Grants Administrator at the Bloemfontein Local Office of the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA). The successful candidate will contribute to the administration of social grants. Appointments will be subject to compulsory pre-employment screening, which includes qualification, reference, ITC, criminal checks, technical tests, and competency assessments. SASSA aims to promote representivity in terms of race, gender, and disability, and candidates who further this goal will receive preference. Specifically for the Bloemfontein Local Office, first preference is given to African Male, Indian Male, White Male, and Indian Female candidates. All SASSA staff are subjected to compulsory security screening upon appointment. **What you will do** The incumbent in this position will be responsible for: * Conducting quality assurance and completeness checks on supporting documents for applications. * Verifying applications, means tests requirements, and related declarations. * Approving or rejecting applications for various grant types. * Providing other grants value chain processes related to beneficiary maintenance. * Handling medical bookings for assessments. * Delivering customer care services and off-site services. * Overseeing and supervising the quality of social grants administration processes and advising on policies and processes within the grants application value chain. * Managing staff performance and resources. **Requirements (from the original advert)** Based on the original advertisement, the requirements for this role are: * A qualification at NQF Level 6 in Public Administration / Business Administration / Economics / Development Studies / Finance / Accounting / Commerce / Social Sciences / Social Security, as recognized by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). * A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Social Security. * Computer Literacy. * A valid driver’s license. * Sound knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, policy, procedure, standards, and norms related to the Social Assistance Grant application process (entire grants value chain). * Applicants must note that all foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA prior to the selection process. * Appointments are subject to compulsory pre-employment screening, which includes qualification, reference, ITC, criminal checks, technical tests, and compulsory competency assessments. * All SASSA staff are subjected to compulsory security screening on appointment. **Who should apply** This position is ideal for candidates who possess an NQF Level 6 qualification in a relevant field and have at least 3 years of experience in Social Security. Applicants should be computer literate, hold a valid driver’s license, and demonstrate sound knowledge of social assistance grant legislation and processes. SASSA's intention is to promote representivity in terms of race, gender, and disability. For the Bloemfontein Local Office, first preference will be given to African Male, Indian Male, White Male, and Indian Female applicants. **Deadline** 23 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/south-african-social-security-agency-sassa-vacancies-free-state-senior-grants-administrators-2026#spani-ref-sas-fs-1071-26 Source: govpage

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