SASSA VACANCIES · SOCIAL SECURITY CAREERS

SASSA vacancies, internships and how to apply.

Where the South African Social Security Agency advertises jobs, how its regional adverts work and how to apply safely. We're independent and not affiliated with SASSA.

Start on the official SASSA vacancy page

SASSA lists current adverts by head office and region on its Vacancies and Advertisement page. Each advert gives the post, salary level, location, reference number, closing date and how to apply.

Open SASSA vacancies

Reading a SASSA advert

Internal vs external: internal adverts are for current employees; external adverts are open to everyone.
Region and office: posts are tied to a specific regional or local office.
Requirements: qualification, years of experience, driver's licence and computer literacy are often listed as essential.
Employment equity: adverts may state which groups are preferred for the post.
Errata: SASSA sometimes publishes corrections, so check for an erratum before applying.

Internships and work-integrated learning

Regions periodically invite unemployed graduates to internships and TVET learners to work-integrated learning, usually as fixed-term contracts with a monthly stipend stated in the advert. See also our internship and graduate programme guide.

Prepare and apply

Most public-service adverts ask for a completed Z83 and a detailed CV. Fill the official Z83 free · Free CV template · Spot SASSA job scams

Questions people ask

Where does SASSA publish vacancies?: On its official Vacancies and Advertisement page, organised by head office and region, often with internal and external adverts listed separately.
Can I apply for an internal advert?: Internal adverts are usually limited to current SASSA or public-service employees. External adverts are open to the public. Check the advert heading and eligibility.
Does SASSA offer internships?: Yes, regions periodically advertise graduate internships and work-integrated learning for TVET learners. Age, qualification and stipend details are in each advert.
Does SASSA charge to apply?: No. Never pay anyone for a SASSA job, interview or placement, and never share your grant card PIN.

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Independent guide. Not affiliated with or endorsed by any government department. Last checked: 8 October 2026