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South African Social Security Agency (SASSA)

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**Job Title:** Senior Manager: Human Capital Management **Company:** South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) **Location:** East London --- **Overview** This permanent position is for a Senior Manager: Human Capital Management at the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) in the East London Regional Office. This is a re-advertisement. SASSA is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving its Employment Equity targets, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. **What you will do** The incumbent will be responsible for: * Managing human capital provisioning and maintenance services. * Managing corporate health and well-being services and implementing employment equity workplace programmes. * Managing human capital development in the Region. * Managing and promoting sound labour relations in the Region. * Managing and monitoring the implementation, maintenance, and monitoring of performance management in the Region. * Providing leadership and managing resources attached to the unit. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Minimum Requirements:** * A qualification at NQF Level 7 as recognized by SAQA in Human Resource Management / Industrial Psychology / Public Administration / Public Management / Business Administration. * A Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) endorsed by the National School of Government. * Successful completion of an SMS Pre-entry programme (Nyukela) as endorsed by the National School Government (NSG) before appointment. * **Experience:** * 5 Years’ relevant experience at a middle/senior managerial level. * **Knowledge and Skills:** * Functional / Professional Knowledge (subject knowledge). * Planning & Organizing. * Innovation / Creativity. * Computer Literacy. * Policy Analysis and Development. * Strategic Thinking and Planning. * Strategic Capability and Leadership. * People Management and Empowerment. * Programme and Project Management. * Financial Management. * Change Management. * Service Delivery Innovation. * **Additional Conditions:** * Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) prior to the selection process. * Appointments are subject to compulsory pre-employment screening (qualification, reference, ITC, criminal checks) and compulsory competency assessment (where applicable). * All SASSA staff are subjected to compulsory security vetting on appointment. **Who should apply** Candidates who meet the specified minimum requirements for qualification, experience, knowledge, and skills are encouraged to apply. Individuals who have previously applied for the post of Senior Manager: Human Capital Management: Eastern Cape Region are welcome to re-apply. 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, with persons with disabilities being strongly encouraged to apply. **Deadline** 02 November 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/south-african-social-security-agency-sassa-vacancies-head-office#spani-ref-sas-ec18-10-26-02-re-advertisement Source: govpage

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Location: East London– (Ref No: SAS EC18/10/26-02) Re-advertisement Nature of Position: Permanent Minimum Requirements: Candidates should hold a qualification at NQF Level 7 as recognized by SAQA in the field of Human Resource Management / Industrial Psychology / Public Administration/Public Management / Business Administration; Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) endorsed by the National School of Government; The requirements for application of Senior Management Services (SMS) include the successful completion of an SMS Pre-entry programme (Nyukela) as endorsed by the National School Government (NSG) before appointment. Experience: 5 Years’ relevant experience at a middle/senior managerial level . Knowledge and Skills: Functional / Professional Knowledge (subject knowledge), Planning & Organizing, Innovation / Creativity, Computer Literacy, Policy Analysis and Development, Strategic Thinking and Planning, Strategic Capability and Leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management and Service Delivery Innovation. Key Performance Areas: The incumbent will manage human capital provisioning and maintenance services; Manage corporate health and well-being service and implementation of employment equity workplace Programmes; Manage human capital development in the Region; Manage and promote sound labour relations in the Region; Manage and monitor the implementation, maintenance, and monitoring of performance management in the Region; Provide leadership and manage resources attached to the unit. Candidates who have previously applied for the post of Senior Manager: Human Capital Management: Eastern Cape Region are at liberty to re-apply . Applications for the position in Eastern Cape Regional Office must be sent to ZiphoApplicationsec@sassa.gov.za Enquiries: Ms. Ziphozihle Ngqowana, Tel: 043 707 6522. Important notes : All these positions are advertised with the minimum requirements. Appointments will be subjected to compulsory pre-employment screening in the form of qualification, reference, ITC, criminal checks and compulsory competency assessment (where applicable). It is the applicant's responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by 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 subjected to compulsory security vetting on appointment. Only E-mailed applications will be accepted . 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. Applicants interested in applying for these posts should send their applications (CV and fully completed New Z83 form) quoting the relevant reference number and position name as per the advert. Old Z83 will not be accepted. The subject heading of the email should indicate the reference number and name of the position you are applying for. Applicants must ensure that they send their application to a correct email address indicated on each position. Applications send to the incorrect inbox/email 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. Computer literacy and driver’s license must be stated in the CV. Interviews may be conducted via a virtual or physical platform 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 . Please ensure that The CV and the Z83 are merged and submitted as one PDF document. Failure to comply with the above requirements; your application will be disqualified. General Enquiries: Ms. Pamela Tshefu – Tel (012) 400 2264 Closing date: 02 November 2026 If you have not been contacted within 3 months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Visit us at www.sassa.gov.za or toll free: 0800 60 10 11. NB: Please note that SASSA would never ask candidates to pay for job application or Background screening. All SASSA adverts are published on SASSA website if it not on SASSA website the advertisement is not authentic.

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