The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for 5 Grants Administrator vacancies in the Mpumalanga Region.
Vacancy Application Closing Date: 08 September 2026
Vacancy Locations: Bushbuckridge, Mkhondo, Albert Luthuli and Steve Tshwete, Mpumalanga, South Africa
SASSA Grants Administrator Vacancies 2026
SASSA is recruiting 5 Grants Administrators across selected local offices in Mpumalanga.
The positions are at:
Salary Level 05
with an advertised salary of:
R237 453 – R279 708 per annum, excluding benefits
Applicants must hold an appropriate NQF Level 6 qualification recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Vacancy Overview
Employer: South African Social Security Agency
Region: Mpumalanga
Position: Grants Administrator
Number of Posts: 5
Salary Level: 05
Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum, excluding benefits
Minimum Qualification: Relevant NQF Level 6 qualification
Closing Date: 08 September 2026
Application Method: Postal or hand delivery only
Available SASSA Grants Administrator Posts
| Location | Posts | Reference Number |
|---|---|---|
| Bushbuckridge Local Office | 2 | SAS/MPU/26/43 |
| Mkhondo Local Office | 1 | SAS/MPU/26/44 |
| Albert Luthuli Local Office | 1 | SAS/MPU/26/45 |
| Steve Tshwete Local Office | 1 | SAS/MPU/26/46 |
| Total | 5 |
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants should hold a relevant NQF Level 6 qualification recognised by SAQA in one of the following fields:
- Public Administration.
- Public Management.
- Business Administration.
- Economics.
- Development Studies.
- Finance.
- Accounting.
- Commerce.
- Social Sciences.
- Social Security.
- Law.
- Information Technology.
Applicants with foreign qualifications must have them evaluated by SAQA before the selection process.
Duties and Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be responsible for duties including:
- Providing grant customer care services.
- Screening grant applications.
- Capturing grant applications.
- Performing beneficiary maintenance functions.
- Administering medical bookings.
- Administering medical assessments.
- Providing off-site grant application services.
- Scanning files.
- Batching files.
Employment Equity Preferences
The advert states that employment equity considerations will apply.
Bushbuckridge Local Office – X2
Preference will be given to:
- African males.
- Indian applicants.
- White applicants.
Mkhondo Local Office – X1
Preference will be given to:
- African males.
- Indian applicants.
- White applicants.
- Persons with disabilities.
Albert Luthuli Local Office – X1
Preference will be given to:
- African males.
- Indian applicants.
- White applicants.
- Persons with disabilities.
Steve Tshwete Local Office – X1
Preference will be given to:
- African males.
- Indian applicants.
- White applicants.
Applications are still subject to the broader requirements of the advert.
Required Application Documents
Applicants must submit:
- Completed New Z83 form.
- Comprehensive CV.
- Copy of ID.
- Academic qualifications.
The CV should include:
- All relevant experience.
- Duties performed.
- Employment dates in MM/YY format.
- Identity number.
- Race.
- Gender.
- References with full contact details.
Applicants must quote the relevant reference number and position name.
How to Apply for SASSA Grants Administrator Vacancies 2026
Only posted and hand-delivered applications will be accepted.
No emailed applications will be accepted.
Bushbuckridge District
Attention: Manager: HCM
Postal Address: Private Bag X11230, Nelspruit, 1200
Hand Delivery:
Stand No. LG05 Bushbuckridge Mall, next to the Department of Home Affairs
Gert Sibande District
This application route applies to the Mkhondo and Albert Luthuli posts.
Attention: Manager: HCM
Postal Address: Private Bag X11230, Nelspruit, 1200
Hand Delivery:
Old Absa Building, 1st Floor, 35 Joubert Street, Ermelo, 2350
Nkangala District
This application route applies to the Steve Tshwete post.
Attention: Manager: HCM
Postal Address: Private Bag X11230, Nelspruit, 1200
Hand Delivery:
No. 06 Athlone Street, Gerry Manns, Emalahleni, 1035
For hand-delivered applications, documents must be submitted before 16:00.
Vacancy Application Closing Date
Applications close on:
08 September 2026
Applicants should ensure that posted or hand-delivered applications reach the correct office before the deadline.
Bushbuckridge District Enquiries
Ms A. Ngomane / Mr T.A Mahlalela
Telephone:
013 754 9334 / 013 754 9423
Gert Sibande District Enquiries
Mr M.W Luphoko / Ms S.I Masina
Telephone:
017 285 0619 / 017 285 0616
Nkangala District Enquiries
Ms M.T Sibule / Mr T.A Mahlalela
Telephone:
013 285 0639 / 013 745 9423
Selection and Verification Process
Appointments may be subject to:
- Qualification verification.
- Reference checks.
- ITC checks.
- Criminal record checks.
- Technical testing.
- Competency assessments.
- Security vetting.
SASSA also reserves the right not to fill an advertised position.
Important Application Notes
- There are 5 Grants Administrator vacancies.
- The positions are at Salary Level 05.
- The salary is R237 453 – R279 708 per annum, excluding benefits.
- Applicants need an appropriate NQF Level 6 qualification.
- Applications must be posted or hand-delivered.
- Email applications will not be accepted.
- Hand-delivered applications must reach the office before 16:00.
- Applicants must quote the relevant post reference number.
- If applicants have not been contacted within three months after the closing date, they should regard their applications as unsuccessful.
- Applications close on 08 September 2026.