350 Unemployment Grant How To Apply

350 Unemployment Grant How To Apply

The 350 Unemployment Grant is an assistance for many people who are unemployed during difficult times. Understanding the qualifying requirements, compiling the required documentation, and properly completing the application boost your chances of successfully obtaining the award.

To provide some financial relief, the South African government has introduced the 350 Unemployment Grant. These grants are intended to give unemployed people short-term financial assistance. Apply for social relief of distress at your nearest South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) office or visit the official website to apply for the 2025 year.

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Unemployment 350 Grant Eligibility Criteria for 2025

It is essential to check that you fulfill the qualifying conditions for the $350 Unemployment Grant before beginning the application process. Applicant must ;

Be unemployed and NOT be receiving financial support from any other source
Be a South African Citizen
Be A Refugee in South Africa
Be an Asylum Seeker in South Africa with a valid Section 22 permit or visa
Be a Special Permit Holder in South Africa (under the Special Angolan Dispensation, the Lesotho Exemption Permit Dispensation, or the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit Dispensation)
Be between 18 and 60 years old
Meet the means test, with an income of R624 or less per month
Have insufficient financial means to support yourself
NOT be receiving any other social grants for yourself
NOT be contributing towards or eligible for UIF payment
NOT be unreasonably refuse to accept employment or educational opportunities
NOT be receiving a stipend from NSFAS (National Student Financial Aid Scheme)

Required Credentials For Application 2025

Applicants must provide the following during application;

ID Number
Full Name and Surname (as printed on your ID Document/ ID Card)
Gender
Physical Address
Contact Information (mobile number, email address)
SASSA may request further information

350 Unemployment Grant Application Process for 2025-2026

Before proceeding with the application process, it is crucial to ensure you meet the eligibility requirements for the $350 Unemployment Grant. Follow the provided steps to submit your application for the unemployment grant;

Online Application ;

Visit the SASSA services official website on any device with internet connectivity
Register as a new user on the SASSA services website, by clicking the yellow “Register”
Provide the required personal information
Log in to the SASSA services website using your newly created username and password.
Click on “Apply for a Grant” and then select the type of grant you wish to apply for.
Fill in the grant application form by providing all the required information.
Print the affidavit prepared by SASSA and get it certified by an oath commissioner. Print, sign, and mail your affidavit together with the Bank Payment Form.
Upload the following certified supporting documents in PDF format.

READ: SASSA Unemployment Grant Status 2025-2026

SASSA Grants Contact Details

For any further queries, please contact SASSA directly: