Meet the executives leading SASSA's mission to serve South Africa
Chief Executive Officer
Thabo Matsoso brings over 25 years of experience in public administration and social development. He has been instrumental in driving SASSA's digital transformation agenda and improving service delivery across all nine provinces.
Qualifications: Master's in Public Administration (Harvard Kennedy School), Bachelor's in Social Work (University of Cape Town)
Chief Financial Officer
Nombuso oversees SASSA's financial operations, managing an annual budget exceeding R200 billion. Her expertise in financial management and audit compliance has strengthened SASSA's fiscal responsibility.
Qualifications: CA(SA), MBA (GIBS), BCom Accounting (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
Chief Operations Officer
Johan leads operational excellence initiatives across all SASSA offices nationwide. His focus on process optimization has reduced application processing times by 40% since 2025.
Qualifications: Master's in Business Administration, Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering (Stellenbosch University)
Chief Information Officer
Lerato spearheads SASSA's technology strategy and digital innovation. Under her leadership, SASSA has implemented cutting-edge online platforms and mobile applications serving millions of South Africans.
Qualifications: PhD in Computer Science (MIT), Master's in Information Systems (University of Pretoria)
Executive Director: Grant Administration
Phumla oversees all grant administration processes, ensuring accurate and timely payments to over 18 million beneficiaries monthly. Her team manages applications, verifications, and disbursements across all grant types.
Qualifications: Master's in Public Policy, Bachelor's in Social Development (University of the Witwatersrand)
Executive Director: Fraud Prevention & Security
Sipho leads SASSA's efforts to combat fraud and ensure system integrity. His team has implemented advanced analytics and verification systems that have reduced fraudulent claims by 65% since 2026.
Qualifications: Master's in Criminology, Bachelor's in Law (University of South Africa)
Zanele Gqeba
Regional Director
Thabo Mokoena
Regional Director
Ayanda Dlamini
Regional Director
Nkosazana Zulu
Regional Director
Tshepo Maluleke
Regional Director
Busisiwe Nkosi
Regional Director
Johannes Botha
Regional Director
Kgotso Molefe
Regional Director
Mbali Petersen
Regional Director