Job Description

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is inviting applications for Grant Review and Financial Clerk vacancies in Gauteng and Mpumalanga.

These are contract opportunities ending on 31 March 2027. The posts are aimed at supporting SASSA’s grant review operations, beneficiary services, debt management, financial administration, record keeping, and audit compliance.

This opportunity is suitable for candidates interested in government administration, social grant support, financial records, beneficiary services, and public service work.

Available Positions

Mpumalanga Region

Contract Workers: Grant Reviews

• Number of Posts: 86
• Salary: R170 226 per annum plus 37% in lieu of benefits
• Salary Level: Level 03
• Contract Duration: Until 31 March 2027

Debt Management Clerks

• Number of Posts: 3
• Salary: R228 321 per annum plus 37% in lieu of benefits
• Salary Level: Level 05
• Contract Duration: Until 31 March 2027

Gauteng Region

Contract Workers: Grants Review

• Number of Posts: 143
• Salary: R170 226 – R200 523 per annum plus 37% in lieu of benefits
• Salary Level: Level 03
• Contract Duration: Until 31 March 2027

Clerk: Financial Accounting (Debtors Management)

• Number of Posts: 5
• Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum plus 37% in lieu of benefits
• Salary Level: Level 05
• Location: Gauteng Regional Office
• Reference Number: GP/SAS 48/05/2026
• Contract Duration: Until 31 March 2027

Mpumalanga Grant Review Locations and References

• Mpumalanga Regional Office: 4 posts — Ref No: SAS/MPU/26/21
• Ehlanzeni District: 23 posts — Ref No: SAS/MPU/26/22
• Nkangala District: 25 posts — Ref No: SAS/MPU/26/23
• Gert Sibande District: 20 posts — Ref No: SAS/MPU/26/24
• Bushbuckridge District: 14 posts — Ref No: SAS/MPU/26/25

Mpumalanga Debt Management Clerk References

• Mpumalanga Regional Office: Ref No: SAS/MPU/26/26
• Gert Sibande District: Ref No: SAS/MPU/26/27

Gauteng Grant Review Districts

Available Grant Review posts are based across districts and service points in Gauteng, including:

Johannesburg District

• Alexandra
• Chiawelo
• Eldorado Park
• Ennerdale
• Johannesburg
• Lenasia
• Midrand
• Orange Farm
• Orlando
• Soweto

Ekurhuleni District

• Benoni
• Duduza
• Germiston
• Kwa-Thema
• Springs
• Tembisa
• Thokoza
• Tsakane
• Vosloorus
• Kempton Park
• Nigel

Pretoria District

• Bronkhorstspruit
• Ga-Rankuwa
• Mamelodi
• Temba
• Pretoria
• Soshanguve

West Rand District

• Carletonville
• Dobsonville
• Fochville
• Kagiso
• Khutsong
• Krugersdorp
• Randfontein
• Roodepoort

Sedibeng District

• Heidelberg
• Mafatse
• Meyerton
• Ratanda
• Sebokeng
• Vereeniging
• Residensia

Responsibilities: Grant Review Posts

Successful candidates may be responsible for:

• Conducting beneficiary screening.
• Completing manual grant applications.
• Performing file-level reviews and validations.
• Verifying documentation submitted for review.
• Assisting beneficiaries at service points.
• Conducting home visits for frail beneficiaries where required.
• Participating in mobile review operations.
• Supporting community review campaigns.
• Updating beneficiary records on SOCPEN.
• Capturing and maintaining grant data.
• Preparing review reports.
• Supporting document filing and tracking.
• Scanning and indexing documentation.
• Ensuring audit readiness.
• Maintaining confidentiality and data protection standards.

Responsibilities: Financial / Debt Management Clerk Posts

Successful candidates may be responsible for:

• Registering files received from grant reviews.
• Quality assuring source documents.
• Verifying source documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Capturing unallocated receipts.
• Processing BAS write-offs.
• Recording debt information accurately.
• Recording debt transactions.
• Supporting audit compliance.
• Supporting debt management processes.
• Assisting with financial statement preparation.

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Requirements: Grant Review Posts

• Grade 12 / Matric / Senior Certificate.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Computer literacy.
• NQF Level 6 qualification will be an added advantage.

Requirements: Financial / Debt Management Clerk Posts

• NQF Level 6 qualification in Financial Accounting or Financial Management.
• Qualification must be recognised by SAQA.
• Computer literacy.

Skills

• Grant administration
• Beneficiary screening
• Data capturing
• SOCPEN updates
• Document verification
• Filing and record keeping
• Report preparation
• Customer service
• Financial administration
• Debt management
• BAS processing
• Audit compliance
• Computer literacy
• Attention to detail
• Confidentiality
• Communication skills
• Public service administration