South African Social Security Agency (SASSA)
Practitioner: Salary Administration
Salary: R338 106– R398 277 p.a. exclusive of benefits
Location: Head Office Pretoria (Ref No. SAS HO08/05/26-11)
Nature of Position: Permanent
Minimum Requirements: Candidates should hold an undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 6) as recognized by SAQA in the field of Finance / Accounting.
Experience: 3 years’ experience in Salary Administration field.
Knowledge and Skills: Functional / Professional Knowledge (subject knowledge), Planning & Organizing, Innovation / Creativity, Computer Literacy, Policy Analysis and Development and Manage Staff.
Key performance: The incumbent will process/ approve allowances and deductions and other salary related transactions; clear suspense accounts; administer recalls, reissues and salary reversals; liaise with GEPF, National Treasury and Business Support Centre, attend to salary and tax related queries; Provide policy advice in terms of Salary Administration; Manage subordinates in the section.
Preference will be given to African Male or Coloured Male or Indian Male or White Female or (Person with Disability- African Male or Coloured Male or Indian Male or White Female)
Applications for the above position must be sent to
MbaliApplications@sassa.gov.za Enquiries regarding this position, please contact Ms. Priscilla Mbali Mahlangu on Tel: (012) 400 2169
Important notes: All these positions are advertised with the minimum requirements. Appointments will be subjected to compulsory pre-employment screening in the form of qualification, reference, ITC, criminal checks and compulsory competency assessment (where applicable. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by 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 subjected to compulsory security vetting on appointment. E-mailed 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 with Disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applicants interested in applying for these posts should send their applications (CV and completed New Z83 form) quoting the relevant reference number and position name as per the advert. The subject heading of the email should indicate the reference number and name of the position you are applying for. Applicants must ensure that they send their application to a correct email address indicated on each position. Applications send to the incorrect inbox/email will not be considered. Applications should consist of a comprehensive CV (specifying all experience, duties, indicating the respective dates (MM/YY) per position, Identity Number, Race and Gender as well as indicating references with full contact details. Computer literacy and driver’s license must be stated in the CV. Failure to comply with the above requirements may results your application been disqualified. Interviews may be conducted via a virtual medium which will be discussed with each shortlisted applicant. Kindly note that copies of qualification, certificate, ID and driver’s license etc, should be submitted upon request.
General Enquiries: Ms. Pamela Tshefu – Tel (012) 400 2264
Closing Date: 21 May 2026