Do you want a stable civil service job right now? The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is hiring five Grants Administrators in Mpumalanga – and the closing date is only a few weeks away.
What the vacancy is
SASSA needs five Grants Administrators for its local offices in Mpumalanga. The posts are paid at Salary Level 05 with an annual salary ranging from R237 453 to R279 708, excluding benefits.
Who can apply
You must have a South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) recognised NQF Level 6 qualification in one of the following areas:
- Public Administration or Management
- Business Administration, Commerce or Accounting
- Economics, Development Studies or Finance
- Social Sciences, Social Security or Law
- Information Technology
If your qualification is from abroad, you must have it evaluated by SAQA before the selection process.
What you gain
- Full‑time civil service employment at a competitive salary.
- Experience in grant processing, customer care and beneficiary management.
- Opportunities to develop skills in administration, data capture and medical booking coordination.
- Pension, medical aid and other public‑sector benefits (not included in the advertised salary).
How to apply – step by step
- Download and complete the New Z83 form (available on the SASSA website).
- Prepare a detailed CV that includes:
- All relevant work experience and duties performed.
- Employment dates in MM/YY format.
- Your ID number, race and gender (required for equity scoring).
- Two references with full contact details.
- Make photocopies of your ID and your qualification certificates.
- Place the Z83 form, CV, ID copy and qualification copies in an envelope. Write the reference number of the post you are applying for on the front of the envelope.
- Send the envelope by post **or** hand‑deliver it to the address that matches the location you are applying for (see below). Email submissions are not accepted.
- If hand‑delivering, ensure the documents reach the office before 16:00 on the closing day.
Bushbuckridge (2 posts – Ref SAS/MPU/26/43)
Postal address: Private Bag X11230, Nelspruit, 1200 (Attention: Manager – HCM)
Hand‑delivery: Stand No. LG05, Bushbuckridge Mall, next to the Department of Home Affairs
Mkhondo (1 post – Ref SAS/MPU/26/44) & Albert Luthuli (1 post – Ref SAS/MPU/26/45)
Postal address: Private Bag X11230, Nelspruit, 1200 (Attention: Manager – HCM)
Hand‑delivery: Old Absa Building, 1st Floor, 35 Joubert Street, Ermelo, 2350
Steve Tshwete (1 post – Ref SAS/MPU/26/46)
Postal address: Private Bag X11230, Nelspruit, 1200 (Attention: Manager – HCM)
Hand‑delivery: No. 06 Athlone Street, Gerry Manns, Emalahleni, 1035
Employment equity preferences
When the same qualifications are presented, SASSA will give preference as follows:
- Bushbuckridge (2 posts): African males, Indian applicants, White applicants.
- Mkhondo (1 post): African males, Indian applicants, White applicants, persons with disabilities.
- Albert Luthuli (1 post): African males, Indian applicants, White applicants, persons with disabilities.
- Steve Tshwete (1 post): African males, Indian applicants, White applicants.
All applicants must still meet the general qualification and documentation requirements.
Tips to improve your chances
- Double‑check that your NQF Level 6 qualification is listed on the SAQA database.
- Proofread your CV for spelling errors and ensure dates are in the correct MM/YY format.
- Include the exact reference number on the envelope and in the email subject (if you later need to inquire).
- Submit your application well before the deadline to avoid postal delays.
- Keep copies of all documents and the tracking number (if you post).
Important notes
- There are 5 Grants Administrator vacancies across Bushbuckridge, Mkhondo, Albert Luthuli and Steve Tshwete.
- Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per year (Salary Level 05, benefits not included).
- Minimum requirement: an NQF Level 6 qualification in a relevant field.
- Applications must be posted or hand‑delivered; email applications are not accepted.
- Hand‑delivered items must arrive before 16:00 on the closing date.
- Quote the correct reference number on all paperwork.
- If you have not heard back within three months after 08 September 2026, treat the application as unsuccessful.
- Closing date: 08 September 2026.
Contact details for queries
Bushbuckridge district
Ms A. Ngomane / Mr T.A. Mahlalela
Telephone: 013 754 9334 / 013 754 9423
Gert Sibande district (Mkhondo & Albert Luthuli)
Mr M.W. Luphoko / Ms S.I. Masina
Telephone: 017 285 0619 / 017 285 0616
Nkangala district (Steve Tshwete)
Ms M.T. Sibule / Mr T.A. Mahlalela
Telephone: 013 285 0639 / 013 745 9423
Selection and verification process
Successful candidates will undergo:
- Qualification verification
- Reference checks
- Criminal record checks
- Technical and competency testing
- Security vetting
SASSA reserves the right not to fill any advertised post.
Next steps
Gather your documents, complete the Z83 form, and send your application to the correct office before 08 September 2026. This could be your entry point into a rewarding career with the South African Social Security Agency.
