SASSA is hiring for the position of Grants Administrators (X4 posts) | Apply with Grade 12

SASSA is currently recruiting and welcomes eligible candidates to submit applications for the following employment opportunity: Admin Clerk.

Closing Date: 27 October 2023

Location: Free-State, South Africa

Salary: R 202,233.00 — R 235,611.00 per annum (exclusive of benefits)

Location:

• QwaQwa Local Office (Ref No: SAS FS 1502 / 23; SAS FS 1527 / 23; SAS FS 1526 / 23)
• Ladybrand Local Office (Ref. No: SAS FS 1236 / 23)

About SASSA: SASSA is a national agency of the South African government responsible for administering South Africa’s social security system and distributing social grants on behalf of the Department of Social Development (DSD). It plays a critical role in supporting a significant portion of the South African population by providing social grants.

Duties and Responsibilities: The Grants Administrators will have the following responsibilities:

• Assist in the administration of Social Grants at the Local Office level
• Screen all grant applications effectively
• Capture applications on the system
• Provide customer care
• Process other grant documentation and perform other grants administration functions
• Conduct quality control on grant applications
• Ensure adherence to Section 57 of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Chapter 6, Part 3

Qualifications:

• Minimum requirements: Candidates should hold a Senior Certificate (NQF Level 4) and have 0 to 1 year of experience.
• An added advantage is having a valid driver’s license or administrative/clerical experience.

How to Apply: Applications for these positions should be sent to the following addresses:

• Thabong Local Office – Enquiries: Mr. M. Choane, Manager: Administration Support, Tel. 060 785 0938
• QwaQwa Local Office
• Ladybrand Local Office – Physical address: Thabo Mofutsanyana District Old Post Office Building De Bult Road Witsieshoek, 9870
• Enquiries: Ms. M.V. Motaung, Manager: Administration Support Services, Tel. 058 718 3911

Important Notes:

• SASSA is an equal opportunity employer and will give preference to candidates who assist the Agency in achieving its Employment Equity targets.
• Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Appointments will be subject to pre-employment screening, including qualification, reference, ITC, criminal checks, and competency assessments.
• Applicants are responsible for having foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) before the selection process.
• SASSA reserves the right not to fill a post after advertising.
• All SASSA staff are subject to compulsory security vetting upon appointment.

Application Process: Applicants interested in applying for the posts should submit their applications, including a CV and a fully completed New Z83 form (obtainable from DPSA and Government Departments). Attach the highest qualification only and quote the relevant reference number and position name as per the advertisement. Ensure that the subject heading of the email indicates the name of the position you are applying for.

Applications should include a comprehensive CV specifying qualifications, institutions obtained from, experience, duties with respective dates (MM/YY) per position, Identity Number, Race, Gender, and references with full contact details.

Interviews may be conducted via a virtual medium, which will be discussed with each shortlisted applicant.

Please note that copies of other qualifications, certificates, ID, and driver’s license should be submitted upon request. Failure to comply with the requirements may result in your application being disqualified.

Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.