Humansdorp (

South African Social Security Agency (SASSA)

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**Overview** This document explains the role of a Grant Administrator at the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA). Positions are available in Humansdorp (Ref No. SAS 63/2026), Butterworth (Ref No. SAS 64/2026), and Lusikisiki (Ref No. SAS 65/2026) within the Eastern Cape. Appointments are subject to compulsory pre-employment screenings, including qualification, reference, ITC, criminal checks, technical tests, and competency assessments. SASSA aims to promote representivity in terms of race, gender, and disability through these appointments, and all staff are subject to compulsory security screening upon appointment. **What you will do** The incumbent will be responsible for: * Providing grant customer care service. * Screening and capturing grant applications, including beneficiary maintenance functions effectively. * Administering medical bookings and assessments. * Providing off-site grant application services to clients. * Scanning and batching of grants files. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A qualification at NQF Level 6 as recognised by SAQA in Public Administration, Public Management, Business Administration, Economics, Development Studies, Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Social Sciences, Social Security, Law, or Information Technology. * Computer literacy is essential. * **Added Advantage:** A valid driver’s license and/or administrative/clerical experience. * **Note:** Applicants with foreign qualifications must have them evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) prior to the selection process. **Who should apply** Ideal candidates are individuals holding an NQF Level 6 qualification in one of the specified disciplines and possessing essential computer literacy. Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment promotes representivity in terms of race, gender, and disability. Specifically for Humansdorp, Butterworth, and Lusikisiki, preference will be given to African Male/PWD, African Female, and Coloured Male, respectively, at the time of appointment. Candidates with a valid driver’s license and/or administrative/clerical experience are also encouraged to apply. **Deadline** 6 November 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/south-african-social-security-agency-sassa-vacancies-eastern-cape-external-advert#spani-ref-sas-63-2026-butterworth-ref-no-sas-64-2026-lusikisiki-ref-no-sas-65-2026 Source: govpage

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    Job description

    Humansdorp (Ref No. SAS 63/2026); Butterworth (Ref No. SAS 64/2026); Lusikisiki (Ref No. SAS 65/2026) Minimum Requirements : Candidates should hold a qualification at NQF Level 6 as recognised by SAQA in the following disciplines: Public Administration/ Public Management /Business Administration/ Economics/Development Studies/ Finance/ Accounting/ Commerce/Social Sciences/Social Security/Law/ Information Technology. Computer literacy is essential. Added Advantage: A valid driver’s license and/or administrative/clerical experience as an added advantage. Duties: The incumbent will provide grant customer care service; Screen and capture grant applications including beneficiary maintenance functions effectively; Administer medical bookings and assessments; Provide off -site grant application services to clients; Scanning and batching of grants files. Humansdorp: Preference will be given to African Male/PWD; African Female; Coloured Male respectively at the time of appointment Butterworth: Preference will be given to African Male/PWD; African Female; Coloured Male respectively at the time of appointment Lusikisiki : Preference will be given to African Male/PWD; African Female; Coloured Male respectively at the time of appointment NB: Applications for Grant Administrators must ONLY be submitted either by hand delivery to the address specified below or send via postal services OR to any nearest SASSA office within Eastern Cape see below the details. GRANT ADMINISTRATOR POSTS Postal address: Attention Human Capital Management, Private Bag X9001, Chiselhurst, East London, 5201 OR Hand delivery to BKB Building, Corner Fitzpatrick& Merino Road, Quigney, East London OR to the nearest SASSA office within Eastern Cape Enquiries: Mr S. Metuse – 043 707 6160 Ms P. Ndengane - 043 707 6421 Ms Z. Kumbula - 043 707 6390 Important notes : All these positions are advertised with the minimum requirements. Appointments will be subject to a compulsory pre-employment screening in the form of qualification, reference, ITC, criminal checks, technical test and compulsory competency assessment. It is our intention to promote representivity in terms of race, gender and disability through the filling of this post and candidates whose appointment will promote representivity will receive preference. 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 that all SASSA staff are subjected to compulsory security on appointment.. Closing date: 6 November 2026 Applicants interested in applying for the above positions should follow instructions stated in each position, applications should be ( CV new Z83 and copy of the highest relevant qualification ) to be subnitted to the correct email or address quoting the relevant reference number and position name as per the advert . Old Z83 will not be accepted. For email applications 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 sent 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, Computer Literacy, Drivers Licence, Physical Address, 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 othe r copies of certificates, ID and valid driver’s license etc. should be submitted upon request. People with disabilities are requested to attach medical proof. Please ensure that the CV, Z83 and Highest qualification are submitted as one PDF document . Failure to comply with the above requirements, your application will be disqualified. General Enquiries: Mr S. Metuse - 043 707 6160/ Ms Z. Kumbula - 043 707 6390 / Ms P. Ndengane - 043 707 6421 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 pr toll free: 0800 60 10 11.

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