SASSA Grants Administrator Vacancies 2026: X5 Posts in Mpumalanga

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

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.