SASSA is looking Grants Administrator

SASSA is a dynamic organization that provides a range of essential services to a diverse group of South Africans.
With offices countrywide, our operational structures aspire to embrace all that is state-of-the-art, offices that are modern and an environment designed to stimulate the worker to achieve, enjoy, progress and prosper.

GAUTENG REGION EXTERNAL ADVERT

Grants Administrator
Salary: R 216,417 – R 254,928 p.a. exclusive of benefits
Location: Khatorus Local Office: Ekurhuleni District: Ref: GP/SAS 03/07/2024)

Minimum Requirements: Candidates should have a Senior Certificate (NQF Level 4), Computer literacy is essential.

Added advantage: A Valid driver’s license/Administrative/clerical experience will be an added advantage.

Duties: The incumbent will assist in the administration of Social Grants at Local Office Level; Provide customer care services; Effectively screen all grant applications; Process social grant applications; Conduct quality control on grant applications; Assist with processing of medical, beneficiary maintenance and payment processes. Ensure adherence to Section 57 of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA, Chapter 6, and Part 3.

N.B The application for the above position must be sent to: GP**********************@sa***.za

Important notes: Appointment will be subject to a compulsory pre-employment screening in the form of qualification, references, ITC, and criminal checks. It is our intention to promote representivity in terms of race, gender, disability and youth through the filling of these posts and candidates whose appointment will promote representivity will receive preference. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) prior to the selection process. SASSA is under no obligation to fill a post after the advertisement thereof. Please note: All SASSA
staff are subject to compulsory Security Vetting on appointment. Emailed applications will be accepted.

The Agency is an equal opportunity employer. Therefore, preference will be given to candidates whose appointment will assist the Agency in achieving its Employment Equity targets in terms of the Agency’s Employment Equity Plan. Person will Disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Closing Date: 16 August 2024

Applicants interested in applying for the posts should send their applications (CV, Completed New Z83 obtainable from DPSA and Government Departments and attach the highest qualification only) quoting the relevant reference number and position name as per the advert. The subject heading of the email should indicate the name of the position you are applying for. Applicants must ensure that they send their applications to a correct inbox/email indicated on the position. Applications
should consist of a comprehensive CV (specifying qualifications – institution obtained from, experience, duties, indicating the respective dates (MM/YY) per position, Identity Number, Race and Gender as well as indicating references with full contact details. Interviews may be conducted via a virtual medium which will be discussed with each shortlisted applicant. Kindly note that copies of other qualifications, certificates, ID and driver’s license etc., should be submitted upon request. Failure to comply with the above requirements may result in your application been disqualified.

NB: Applications must be sent as a scanned or PDF format as one attachment.

Correspondence will only be conducted with the short- listed candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

Enquiries: Ms. P Mothapo on (011) 775 8055/Ms. M Malivha (011) 241 8563

Our-Vision, Mission and Values

Our Vision
A leader in the delivery of social security services.
Our Mission
Provide social security and related services to eligible people in South Africa.
Our Values
SASSA’s values are:

  • Integrity-being honest, accountable, reliable and showing high moral values.
  • Compassion-showing sympathy and concern; embodying heart for all stakeholders and beneficiaries
  • Fairness-treating everyone equally.
  • Respect-showing due regard for the rights and obligations of others.

PRINCIPLES GUIDING HOW WE WORK
SASSA operates according to the Batho-Pele principles, having institutionalised the following:

  • Transparency-being open in all communication and engagements
  • Professionalism-observing the highest standards with respect to be reliable, deliver work of the highest quality, on time, behaving in a manner worthy of the SASSA creed
  • Customer centric-putting customer needs at the forefront of everything we do
  • Confidentiality-being respectful of the need to safeguard confidential information
  • Courtesy-being polite, civil and showing good manners to all we engage with.
  • Responsibility-doing what is expected of us to do
  • Accountability-taking ownership for our actions

PRINCIPLES GUIDING HOW WE WORK
SASSA is relevant and adds value because it:

  • Contributes to poverty alleviation.
  • Contributes to individual social well-being
  • Is the delegated Agency mandated to administer social assistance
  • Provides a safety net to the most vulnerable.

SASSA STRATEGIC OUTCOMES
SASSA’s strategic outcomes as published in the 2020-2025 Strategic Plan remain unchanged; they are:

  • Reduced poverty levels;
  • Economic transformation-empowered individuals and sustainable communities;
  • Improved customer experience; and
  • Improved organisational efficiencies.

Our Mandate and Objectives

Our Mandate
The mandate of the Agency is to ensure the provision of comprehensive social security services against vulnerability and poverty within the constitutional and legislative framework.

Legislative Mandate for SASSA
Social Assistance Act, 2004
The Act provides a national legislative framework for the provision of different types of social grants, social relief of distress, the delivery of social assistance grants by a national Agency and the establishment of an Inspectorate for Social Security.

South African Social Security Agency Act, 2004
The Act provides for the establishment of the South African Social Security Agency as a schedule 3A public entity in terms of the PFMA. The principle aim of the Act is to make provision for the effective management, administration and payment of social assistance and service through the establishment of the South African Social Security Agency. The President signed the Act on the 28th May 2004.

2 thoughts on “SASSA is looking Grants Administrator”

  1. Am interested in this position and am willing to work with you guys and am a hard work and i like challenges if you can take me i will really appreciate

    Thank you

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