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This opportunity closed on 31 August 2026. Applications sent now will not be considered. Fresh SASSA posts appear on their employer page as soon as they open — and similar live opportunities are listed below.

SASSA Entry level Grant Administrators Vacancy 2026

Sassa

Services (SERVICES SETA)

Opportunity Overview

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is offering entry-level Grant Administrator positions for individuals eager to begin a career in public service and social development. These roles are integral to supporting the administration and processing of social grants, assisting clients with enquiries, and ensuring accurate and efficient service delivery.

This opportunity provides valuable experience within a key government agency focused on social support programmes across South Africa. It is well-suited to recent graduates or early-career candidates looking to contribute to social welfare initiatives.

These specific positions are located at the Khatorus Local Office in Vosloorus (Zonkezizwe), within the Ekurhuleni District.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

Hold a Diploma or Degree (NQF Level 06 or Higher) in one of the following fields:
Public Administration
Commerce
Business Administration
Economics
Development Studies
Finance
Accounting
Social Sciences
Social Security Law
IT

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Providing grant customer service.
Screening and capturing applications, including beneficiary maintenance functions effectively.
Administering medical bookings and assessments.
Providing off-site grant application services to clients.
Performing scanning and batching of grant files.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit their application online through the official portal.

To apply, please click on the following link: https://www.graduates24.com/sassa-entry-level-grant-administrators

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SetaJobs’ guide to clerical and business administration posts in South Africa, written for someone applying for their first one.

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