South African Social Security Agency (SASSA)

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is a national entity of the South African government created in April 2005, responsible for distributing social grants on behalf of the Department of Social Development (DSD) to millions of South Africans every single month .

The vision of the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is to be a leader in the delivery of social security services.

The mission of the Agency is to provide social security and related services to eligible people in South Africa.

Overseeing Department/Entity

Office Bearers/Management

Chief Executive Officer

  • Mr Themba Matlou (Acting CEO)

Chief Financial Officer

  • Mr Tsakeriwa Chauke

Senior Management

  • Mr Jabulani Makondo (Acting: Chief Information Officer)
  • Mr Moses Mbedhli (General Manager: Internal Audit)
  • Ms Raphaahle Ramokgopa (Executive Manager: Strategy and Business Development)
  • Mr Brenton van Vrede (Executive Manager: Grants Administration)
  • Mr Mdumiseni Zulu (General Manager: Corporate Services)

Regional Executive Managers

Communications Officers

  • Mr Paseka Letsatsi (Spokesperson)

Contact Details

The contact details of the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) are listed in the table below.

Physical Address:SASSA House, 501 Prodinsa Building, Cnr Steve Biko & Pretorius Streets, Pretoria
Postal Address:Private Bag X55662, Arcadia, 0083
Telephone:012 400 2000 / 0800 601 011
Email:grantenquiries@sassa.gov.za
Website:www.sassa.gov.za