SASSA Limpopo Vacancies 2026

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has advertised external vacancies in its Limpopo Region, offering opportunities in human capital development, grants administration and customer-facing grant services.

The available positions are based at the Regional Office in Polokwane and the Greater Letaba Local Office in Mokwakwaila. The closing date for applications is 9 October 2026.

SASSA Limpopo Vacancies 2026

Manager: Development and Transformation – Level 11

Reference: SAS LIM 02/09/2026
Location: Regional Office, Polokwane
Salary: R932,292 – R1,098,195 per annum, inclusive of benefits

Requirements:

Applicants must have:

• A Senior Certificate;
• An undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 6 or 7 recognised by SAQA in Human Resources Development, Human Resource Management, Industrial Psychology, Public Administration or Business Administration;
• At least 3 years’ relevant experience in Human Capital Development and Transformation or Employee Wellness at Assistant Managerial level; and
• A valid driver’s licence is an added advantage.

Key duties include facilitating Human Capital Development programmes, implementing Employee Wellness and Employment Equity programmes, facilitating the Performance Management and Development System, and managing and leading the team.

Department Coordinator: Grants Administration – Level 07

Reference: SAS LIM 03/09/2026
Location: Regional Office, Polokwane
Salary: R338,106 – R398,227 per annum, excluding benefits

Requirements:

• Senior Certificate;
• Undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 6 recognised by SAQA in Office Management, Public Administration or Business Administration;
• At least 5 years’ administrative experience;
• Computer literacy; and
• A valid driver’s licence is an added advantage.

The successful candidate will provide secretarial and administrative support to the General Manager, manage office documents and information, coordinate strategic and operational planning processes, provide financial and procurement management support, and perform Human Resource Administration functions.

Grants Administrator – Level 05

Reference: SASLIM 04/09/2026
Location: Mopani District, Greater Letaba Local Office, Mokwakwaila
Salary: R237,453 – R279,708 per annum, excluding benefits

Requirements:

Applicants must have:

• A Senior Certificate;
• An undergraduate NQF Level 6 qualification recognised by SAQA in Public Administration, Public Management, Business Administration, Economics, Development Studies, Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Social Sciences, Social Security, Law or IT; and
• Computer literacy.

A valid driver’s licence is an added advantage.

Duties include:

• Providing grant customer care services;
• Screening and capturing grant applications and beneficiary maintenance functions;
• Administering medical bookings and assessments;
• Providing off-site grant application services; and
• Scanning and batching grant files.

How to Apply

The application method depends on the position.

For the Manager: Development and Transformation and Department Coordinator: Grants Administration positions, applicants must submit their applications by email using the relevant email address specified in the official advert.

Applications must include:

• A completed New Z83 application form;
• Comprehensive CV;
• Highest relevant qualification; and
• The relevant reference number and position name in the email subject.

Applicants must send their applications to the correct inbox indicated for the position. Applications sent to an incorrect inbox will not be considered.

The application should be submitted as one PDF document. The CV must provide details of employment experience, duties and dates in MM/YY format, together with the applicant’s identity number, race, gender and referee contact details.

For the Grants Administrator position at Greater Letaba Local Office, applications must be submitted by hand delivery or post. Email applications will not be accepted.

Hand Delivery:
SASSA Building
100 Gnr Thid and Hospital Street
Tzaneen

Postal Address:
Private Bag X4041
Tzaneen
0850
Attention: Mr Senyolo TJ, Manager: Admin Support

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Important Application Information

All positions are subject to compulsory pre-employment screening, which may include qualification, reference, ITC, criminal checks, technical testing and competency assessments.

Applicants with foreign qualifications must have them evaluated by SAQA before the selection process.

SASSA also states that employees are subject to compulsory security vetting upon appointment. Copies of qualifications, certificates, ID and driver’s licence may be requested during the recruitment process.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If an applicant has not been contacted within three months after the closing date, they should regard their application as unsuccessful.

Application Closing Date

The closing date for the SASSA Limpopo Region External Vacancies 2026 is:

9 October 2026

Applicants should ensure that their applications are submitted through the correct method and to the correct office or email address before the deadline.