Advance Your Career

with a Registered Social Security Qualification

We await the QCTO Accreditation!

APPLICATIONS OPEN for the 2026 intake for the Occupational Certificate: Social Security Assessor qualification, level 6.

Closing Date: 30 November 2025

GISP has been and is waiting on concurrence for Work Experience Placements from the social security agencies (e.g. SASSA) and the Accreditation from QCTO and HWSETA

Unlock you potential and embrace a new horizon in professional development with GISP’s registered social security qualifications

Elevate Your Career with South Africa’s Only Registered Occupational Qualification for Social Security Assessors

Gain a Competitive Edge with Our Cutting-Edge Training Programme

Are you a social security professional looking to take your career to the next level? Look no further than our groundbreaking training programme in social security law – part of the only registered occupational qualification for Social Security Assessors (officials) in South Africa and on the continent.

Our course is designed to meet the rigorous standards set by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO), ensuring that you receive the highest quality education and practical skills training. While we are currently awaiting accreditation, we are fully committed to adhering to all requirements and providing you with a world-class learning experience.

WHY CHOOSE GISP?

Enhance your knowledge and understanding of social security law and its application

Develop advanced skills in assessing, adjudicating and administering social security claims

Improve your job performance and service delivery as a social security professional

Boost your career prospects and marketability in the industry

As a graduate of our programme, you will receive a prestigious certificate of completion that acknowledges your achievement. This certificate carries significant value as it will be recognized for Prior Learning (RPL) by employers and professional bodies. You’ll be among the first professionals to hold this sought-after qualification, setting you apart from your peers.

Occupational qualifications are highly valued in today’s job market. They demonstrate that you have acquired practical, work-ready skills that can be immediately applied in the workplace. Employers actively seek out candidates with occupational qualifications, knowing they have the expertise to perform at a high level from day one.

Don’t miss this opportunity to differentiate yourself and fast-track your career progression. Apply now for our upcoming intake and be at the forefront of professional development in the social security sector. Spaces are limited, so secure your spot today!

WHY CHOOSE GISP?

SOCIAL SECURITY COURSES

Social security managers and officials have for years not had access to a customised social security training and development. The Social Security Assessor course was developed to address the occupational specific and professional training needs in social security. Th is now available for the 1st time in South Africa

The Course Purpose: It gives participants and learners the capability to execute functions and duties associated with Social Security operations and the management thereof.

WANT TO APPLY TO OUR COURSE?

Be among the pioneers in the field.
Enroll now and secure your place in our sought-after Social Security Assessor course

SOCIAL SECURITY POLICY DEVELOPMENT

We bring together our local social security experts, incumbent and former managers to build the solutions for future excellence. Drawing on our own unique solutions and building leading international social security organisations.

Leverage our deep well of expertise for your social protection policy needs. GISP’s advisory services draw on global best practices and over 20 years of experience to support you in developing, implementing, and monitoring effective social protection policies.

Our Courses

GISP is proud to offer the first Occupational Certificate: Social Security Assessor course in South Africa, filling a critical gap in specialized professional training for social security managers and officials.

ABOUT GISP

“Social Protection encompasses a broad range of interventions. Besides regular income support, it includes welfare services and developmental interventions to build self-reliance and promote social and economic growth”

The Global Institute for Social Protection is a South African registered non-profit company based in Cape Town. GISP’s expertise cover the range of social protection interventions, and it brings together local and international social protection experts. Our niche is training, skills and capacity and organizational development in the various social protection interventions with particular focus on social security, social welfare services, community development and early childhood development.

GISP team members have undertaken social protection assignments in scores of developing countries in Africa and Asia, and we therefore aim to provide training and skills development for social protection aspiring and established professionals who want to advance to the next level.

OUR VISION

Our vision is to be the leading social security capacity building institution

OUR MISSION

Our mission is for training and skill development programmes to foster 21st-century professionalism."

ABOUT GISP

SELWYN JEHOMA

Social Protection Policy Expert in with international expertise

HENRY DE GRASS

Former Regional Head of South African Social Security Agency

BEVERLEY GARDNER

Former Director: Customer Services at South African Social Security Agency

Work in Progress

Empowering Change

Developing a social assistance policy for children and adults with disabilities.

We have been commissioned to develop the policy for government, and are 4 months into the project.

Application Form

Social Security Law, Intermediate Training Program