AfricanSASSA Administrative Officer and Grant Administrators Open in The Eastern Cape
SASSA Administrative Officer and Grant Administrators: The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is opening exciting career opportunities in the Eastern Cape region for dedicated individuals passionate about public service and supporting vulnerable communities. As of early 2026, SASSA is recruiting for one Administrative Officer and seven Grant Administrator positions to help strengthen social grant delivery and administrative operations.
These roles offer stable government employment with competitive salaries and the chance to make a real difference in people’s lives by ensuring efficient access to essential social assistance.
Available Positions and Salaries
- Administrative Officer (Level 07) – 1 post Location: Mount Fletcher Salary: R325,101 – R382,959 per annum (excluding benefits)
- Grant Administrators (Level 05) – 7 posts Locations: Mount Fletcher (2 posts), Fort Beaufort (Middledrift), Idutywa, Graaff Reinet, Cofimvaba (Tsomo), Cala Salary: R228,321 – R268,960 per annum (excluding benefits)
What You’ll Need to Qualify
For the Administrative Officer role:
- An undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 6) recognised by SAQA
- At least 3 years of relevant work experience
- Computer literacy
- A valid driver’s licence
For the Grant Administrator roles:
- An undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 6) recognised by SAQA in fields such as Public Administration, Public Management, Business Administration, Economics, Development Studies, Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Social Sciences, Social Security, Law, or Information Technology
- Computer literacy
Key Responsibilities
Administrative Officer duties include providing broad administrative support, managing transport and logistics, assisting with HR and provisioning services, handling general operations, participating in asset management, and supervising junior staff.
Grant Administrators will focus on frontline service delivery: offering customer care for grant applicants, screening and capturing applications, maintaining beneficiary records, arranging medical bookings and assessments, delivering off-site services to communities, and scanning/batching documentation.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted by hand delivery or post (no emails accepted) and include:
- A completed new Z83 application form
- An updated CV
- Certified copies of your highest qualification, ID, driver’s licence (if applicable), and other relevant documents
- Contactable references
Quote the relevant reference number (e.g., SASSA_AdminPosts2026 or as specified per post) on your application.
Postal address:
Attention: Human Capital Management
Private Bag X9001
Chiselhurst
East London
5201
Hand delivery:
BKB Building, Corner Fitzpatrick & Merino Road, Quigney, East London
—or—
Your nearest SASSA office in the Eastern Cape
The closing date for applications is 28 February 2026.
Important Notes
SASSA encourages applications from persons with disabilities and follows employment equity guidelines (preferences may apply to specific groups, such as African males/females and Coloured females, in certain roles). All successful candidates will undergo qualification verification, criminal checks, and competency assessments. If you don’t hear back within 3 months, consider your application unsuccessful. SASSA reserves the right not to fill the positions.
Conclusion on SASSA Administrative Officer and Grant Administrators
These vacancies present a great opportunity to join a key government agency and contribute to social security in South Africa. For the latest official details and to confirm requirements, visit the SASSA vacancies page at sassa.gov.za.
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