Regional Executive Manager (2 Posts)

Regional Executive Manager (2 Posts)
Salary: R 1,741,770–R 1,962,090 p.a. inclusive of benefits
Location: North West Regional Office– (Ref No: SAS NW01/02/26-01)
Location: Gauteng Regional Office– (Ref No: SAS GP01/02/26-02) Re-advertisement
Nature of Position: Permanent

Minimum Requirements: Candidates should hold a qualification at NQF Level 8 as recognized by SAQA; Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) endorsed by the National School of Government; The requirements for application of Senior Management Services (SMS) include
the successful completion of an SMS Pre-entry programme (Nyukela) as endorsed by the National School Government (NSG) before appointment.

Experience: 8 years’ relevant experience at a Senior Managerial level.

Knowledge and Skills: Functional / Professional Knowledge (subject knowledge), Planning & Organizing, Innovation / Creativity, Policy Analysis and Development, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Strategic Capability and Leadership, Change Management, and People Management and Empowerment.

Key Performance Areas: The incumbent will oversee, manage and report on the development of the management of administration, payment of social assistance and related social security services in the region based on legislative frameworks, policies, strategies, operational frameworks, guidelines and
effective programmes; Ensure that social security operations and strategies are implemented and rolled out in the region to enhance productivity and the Agency’s footprint; Maintain the ethics of the Agency of the grants administration and payment management business chain within the region; Implement
programmes and projects in accordance with the Agency’s mandate in compliance with the SASSA Act and/ as directed by the Executive Directives; Ensure the standardization and implementation of the services of the Agency within the region to promote good governance and the Agency’s brand; and oversee, manage and report on the financial management, corporate services, and performance of the region in line with the set regulations and prescripts.

Application for the above positions must be sent to: Salomeapplications@sassa.gov.za ,Enquiries: Ms. Salome Maluleke, (012) 400 2057

Candidates who have previously applied for the post of Regional Executive Manager: Gauteng Region are at liberty to re-apply.

NB: All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the posts’ technical and generic requirements. The requirements for application of Senior Management Services (SMS) include
the successful completion of a SMS Pre-entry programme (Nyukela) as endorsed by the National School Government (NSG). Prior to appointment, a candidate should therefore have proof that they have registered for the Pre Entry Certificate and have completed the course. The cost for Nyukela
is at the applicants own expense. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre entry programme.

Important notes: 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. Candidates are advised to take note that all fields of the new Z83 form are compulsory and the signature of the applicant is mandatory, failure to comply will automatically disqualify the applicant. Applicants must ensure that they send their application to a correct E-mail address. Applications send to the incorrect E-mail address 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. 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. 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). Candidates will also be subjected to a process of assessments (where required). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by
South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) prior to the selection process and an evaluation report must be attached. The requirements for application of Senior Management Services (SMS) include the successful completion of an SMS Pre-entry programme (Nyukela) as endorsed by the National School Government (NSG) before appointment. The cost for Nyukela is at the applicants own expense. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link:
https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/. 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. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only, should you not be contacted within 3 months after the closing date please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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.

General Enquiries: Ms. Pamela Tshefu (012) 400 2264
Closing date: 16 February 2026

If you have not been contacted within 3 months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

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We wish you all the best with your applications