SASSA Grants Administration (X75 Posts) 2026

Closing Date: 30 April 2026
Location: Free State (Multiple Districts)
Salary: R170 226 – R200 523 per annum (plus 37% in lieu of benefits)
Reference: Various (per district/post)

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Job Overview

SASSA is recruiting Contract Workers: Grants Administration – Grants Review (Level 03) for the Free State Region.

These roles focus on supporting social grant processes, ensuring compliance, and assisting beneficiaries across various districts.

Minimum Requirements

NQF Level 4 qualification (Grade 12/Senior Certificate) recognised by SAQA
Basic computer literacy

Added Advantage

Relevant qualification at NQF Level 6 (360 Credits)

Duties

Conduct beneficiary screening and complete manual applications
Perform file reviews and validations
Assist beneficiaries with service navigation
Verify documents and information submitted for review
Identify cases for home visits (e.g. elderly or disabled clients)
Participate in outreach and mobile review operations
Capture and maintain accurate grant data
Identify cases for suspension, lapsing, or recovery of overpayments
Support document tracking, filing, and reporting
Scan and index documents for audit readiness
Ensure compliance with data protection and confidentiality

Available Locations & Posts

Mangaung Metro

Botshabelo x4 Posts (Ref no: SAS FS 8/1/2026)
Bloemfontein x13 Posts (Ref no: SAS FS 8/2/2026)

Thabo Mofutsanyane

Bethlehem x3 Posts (Ref no: SAS FS 9/1/2026)
QwaQwa x13 Posts (Ref no: SAS FS 9/4/2026)
Vrede x1 Post (Ref no: SAS FS 9/2/2026)
Ficksburg x1 Post (Ref no: SAS FS 9/5/2026)
Harrismith x1 Post (Ref no: SAS FS 9/3/2026)
Senekal x1 Post (Ref no: SAS FS 9/6/2026)
Tweespruit x1 Post (Ref no: SAS FS 9/7/2026)

Lejweleputswa

Welkom x3 Posts (Ref no: SAS FS 10/1/2026)
Thabong x6 Posts (Ref no: SAS FS 10/2/2026)
Odendaalsrus x6 Posts (Ref no: SAS FS 10/3/2026)
Bothaville x2 Posts (Ref no: SAS FS 10/4/2026)

Fezile Dabi

Sasolburg x7 Posts (Ref no: SAS FS 11/1/2026)
Kroonstad x3 Posts (Ref no: SAS FS 11/2/2026)
Frankfort x1 Post (Ref no: SAS FS 11/3/2026)

Xhariep

Smithfield x1 Post (Ref no: SAS FS 12/1/2026)
Zastron x3 Posts (Ref no: SAS FS 12/2/2026)
Koffiefontein x2 Posts (Ref no: SAS FS 12/3/2026)
Trompsburg x1 Post (Ref no: SAS FS 12/4/2026)

Employment Equity Targets

Preference will be given to:

Persons with disabilities
African Male / African Female
White Male / White Female
Coloured Male / Coloured Female

Important Notes

All appointments are subject to screening (qualification, reference, ITC, criminal checks)
Candidates may undergo technical tests and competency assessments
Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA
SASSA reserves the right not to fill posts
Successful candidates will undergo security vetting