Are you looking for government jobs in Gauteng? The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced 148 contract vacancies for unemployed South Africans seeking employment opportunities in the public sector.

The available positions include 143 Contract Worker: Grants Review posts and 5 Clerk: Financial Accounting (Debtors Management) posts. Successful applicants will be appointed on contracts ending 31 March 2027.

SASSA Contract Worker Vacancies 2026

Position

Contract Worker: Grants Review

Number of Posts

143 Positions

Salary

• R170,226 – R200,523 per annum
• Plus 37% in lieu of benefits

Job Purpose

Successful candidates will assist SASSA with grant review operations, beneficiary screenings, data capturing, and maintaining accurate beneficiary records across Gauteng districts.

Minimum Requirements

To qualify for these SASSA vacancies, applicants must have:

• Grade 12 / Matric certificate
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills
• Computer literacy

Added Advantage

• NQF Level 6 qualification

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidates will be responsible for:

• Conducting beneficiary screenings
• Capturing and updating grant information
• Processing manual grant applications
• Reviewing beneficiary documents for accuracy
• Conducting home visits where necessary
• Assisting during community review campaigns
• Supporting suspension and recovery processes
• Maintaining audit-ready records and reports

Gauteng Areas with Available Vacancies

SASSA vacancies are available in multiple Gauteng districts, including:

Johannesburg District

• Alexandra
• Soweto
• Midrand
• Lenasia
• Orange Farm
• Eldorado Park

Ekurhuleni District

• Benoni
• Germiston
• Tembisa
• Springs
• Vosloorus
• Kempton Park

Pretoria District

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

West Rand District

• Krugersdorp
• Randfontein
• Roodepoort
• Kagiso

Sedibeng District

• Vereeniging
• Sebokeng
• Meyerton
• Heidelberg

Clerk: Financial Accounting (Debtors Management) Vacancies

Number of Posts

5 Positions

Salary

• R237,453 – R279,708 per annum
• Plus 37% in lieu of benefits

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

• NQF Level 6 qualification in Financial Accounting or Financial Management
• SAQA-recognised qualification
• Computer literacy

Duties and Responsibilities

Successful applicants will:

• Register grant review files
• Verify financial documents
• Capture unallocated receipts
• Process BAS system write-offs
• Maintain debt records accurately
• Assist with financial reporting and audits

Employment Equity

SASSA encourages applications from:

• Women
• Youth
• Persons with disabilities
• Candidates promoting representivity

Closing Date

📅 01 June 2026

How to Apply for SASSA Gauteng Vacancies

Applicants must submit:

• A detailed CV
• Fully completed New Z83 Form

Applications must clearly state the reference number and the position applied for.

Hand Delivery Address

SASSA Regional Office
Ground Floor, 222 Smit Street
Braamfontein, Johannesburg
2017

Postal Address

Attention: Human Capital Management
Private Bag X120
Marshalltown
2107

⚠️ No emailed applications will be accepted.

Important Information

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Qualification and criminal checks will be conducted
• Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA
• Incomplete applications may lead to disqualification

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