Pretoria, 18 June 2025 – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced a prime opportunity for seasoned professionals to join its leadership team. The position of Regional Executive Manager for the Gauteng Regional Office is now open for applications, offering a permanent appointment with a lucrative salary ranging from R1,741,770 to R1,962,090 per annum (inclusive of benefits).
This key leadership role aims to strengthen regional operations and improve the delivery of critical social security services across Gauteng, ensuring operational excellence, policy alignment, and enhanced service delivery in line with the agency’s strategic objectives.
Position Details:
- Position Title: Regional Executive Manager
- Location: Gauteng Regional Office
- Ref No: SAS GP5I06/25-01
- Salary: R1,741,770 – R1,962,090 per annum (all-inclusive package)
- Nature of Position: Permanent
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:
Applicants must meet the following strict minimum requirements to be considered:
- A recognized NQF Level 8 qualification endorsed by SAQA.
- Successful completion of the SMS Pre-entry Programme (Nyukela) endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) prior to appointment.
- Course details available at: NSG Website
- Certificate for entry into the Senior Management Service (SMS).
- At least 8 years’ senior managerial experience.
- A valid driver’s license and computer literacy are essential and must be clearly indicated on the CV.
Key Responsibilities:
The appointed Regional Executive Manager will:
- Oversee, manage, and report on regional social security operations.
- Ensure that legislative frameworks, operational norms, and policy directives are implemented effectively.
- Maintain a productive and ethical working environment, aligning regional goals with SASSA’s strategic mission.
- Collaborate with the Agency’s Executive team to support good governance, compliance, and improved service delivery.
- Drive performance and financial management, ensuring the agency’s footprint is expanded efficiently across Gauteng.
- Promote stakeholder relationships, ensure staff accountability, and oversee all operational systems including grant administration and payment management.
Knowledge & Competencies Required:
The ideal candidate must demonstrate high-level proficiency in:
- Labour and Employment Law: Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Employment Equity Act.
- Policy and Financial Governance: Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), policy development, and legislative interpretation.
- Managerial Competence: Strategic thinking, planning and organizing, innovation, conflict resolution, problem solving, and effective communication.
Preference Criteria:
In line with SASSA’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to African Males, Coloured Males, Indian Males or Females, and White Males or Females.
Application Procedure:
Interested applicants must submit the following documents to be considered:
- A completed and signed New Z83 application form.
- A comprehensive CV clearly stating:
- All relevant experience (with dates in MM/YY format),
- Duties performed per role,
- Identity Number, Gender, Race, and Reference Contacts.
- Copy of the SMS Pre-entry (Nyukela) certificate.
- Copies of qualifications, certificates, ID, and driver’s license (to be submitted upon request).
All applications for the Gauteng Region must be sent via email to:
[email protected]
Enquiries: Ms. Salome Maluleke | Tel: (012) 400 2057
Important Guidelines:
- Applications must be sent to the correct email address; incorrectly addressed applications will be disqualified.
- Applicants must ensure that the Z83 form is fully completed and signed. Incomplete forms will result in disqualification.
- The subject line of the email must include the job title and reference number.
- Applicants should be prepared for:
- Virtual interviews,
- Employment screening (ITC, criminal, reference, and qualification checks),
- Competency assessments (if applicable).
- If applying with a foreign qualification, ensure it is evaluated by SAQA and the report is included.
Closing Date: 30 June 2025
Late applications will not be considered. If no response is received within three months after the closing date, applicants may consider their applications unsuccessful.
Beware of Fraud:
SASSA does not charge any fees for job applications or background checks. If the vacancy is not published on the official SASSA website (www.sassa.gov.za), it is not genuine.
For further updates, visit www.sassa.gov.za or call the toll-free number: 0800 60 10 11.