🚀 October 2025 Countdown: Grab Your Spot as a SASSA Grants Administrator!

SASSA invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for their Grants Administrator vacancies. The closing date for applications is 17 October 2025.
Grants Administrator (Level 05) – Two Openings
Salary – R228,321 – R268,950 per year (no benefits mentioned)
Locations
- Namakwa District – Port Nolloth Local Office (Reference SAS 25/09/06)
- ZF Mgcawu District – Kakamas Local Office (Reference SAS 25/09/07)
What You Need
- High school diploma (Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4) and a National Diploma, Degree, or honours degree (NQF Level 6 or 7).
- Comfortable using a computer – basic software skills matter.
Plus Points
- Valid driver’s licence, or previous experience in admin or clerical work.
Main Duties
- Help run the local grant office – keep everything organized.
- Read and check every grant application, enter data into the system.
- Offer friendly support to people applying for grants.
- Manage application processes that happen outside the office.
- Handle other paperwork related to grants.
- Make sure all applications meet the rules set out in the Public Finance Management Act (Section 57, Chapter 6, Part 3).
How to Apply
Send your CV, a cover letter, and a copy of your highest qualification to the appropriate office.
- Namakwa District: Human Capital Management, Private Bag X21, Springbok, 8240 – or drop it at 8 Hospital Street, Springbok.
- ZF Mgcawu District: Human Capital Management, Private Bag X5911, Upington, 8800 – or hand it over at 46 Schroder Street, Upington.
Use the new Z83 application form – it can be downloaded from the SASSA website. Be sure to note the reference number and position name on every page of your application.
Download the full announcement here – it contains all the forms and extra details.
For More Info
- Phone 1 – Mr Godson Mdlalana: (027) 285 0005
- Phone 2 – Ms Tshegofatso Molebalwa: (054) 337 0413
Related Opportunities
If you’re eager to learn more about jobs and training in South Africa, check out these helpful SMMC links:
- SMMC bursaries still open – https://www.seta-sa.co.za/seta-bursaries-you-can-still-apply-for-this-year/
- SMMC funded courses to boost your skills – https://www.seta-sa.co.za/fast-track-your-career-with-these-seta-funded-courses/
- SMMC apprenticeships now open – apply online today – https://www.seta-sa.co.za/seta-apprenticeships-now-open-apply-online-today/
- SMMC skills programs filling up fast – https://www.seta-sa.co.za/these-seta-skills-programs-are-filling-up-fast/
Don’t miss this chance to jump-start your career in social grants administration. Apply before 17 October 2025 and bring your computer skills and friendly attitude to the SASSA team.