How To Apply For Unemployment Social Relief Grant

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How To Apply For Unemployment Social Relief Grant

How To Apply For Unemployment Social Relief Grant

How to Easily Apply for the Unemployment Social Relief Grant

The government of South Africa has developed assistance programs like the Unemployment Social Relief Grant to provide crucial financial support to the unemployed. In order to receive these grants, you must first submit an application, if approved you will be provided with these grants.

If you’re currently unemployed and seeking financial assistance (Social Relief Grant), this guide will walk you through the step-by-step process of applying for the Unemployment Social Relief Grant.

READ: SASSA SRD Status Check 2025-2026

Unemployment Social Relief Grant Application Eligibility Criteria

Before applying for an unemployed social relief grant, you should get acquainted with the eligibility conditions established by the appropriate authorities. These criteria may typically include things like citizenship or legal resident status, age, income level, and proof of unemployment. Make certain that you satisfy all of the relevant requirements. Provided below are some criteria;

Applicant must ;

  • 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
  • Be unemployed and NOT be receiving financial support from any other source
  • 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)

READ: Unemployment Grant Status Check 2025-2026

How To Apply For Unemployment Social Relief Grant

To apply for the R350 grant, the applicant must choose an application method either online via the official website of the agency, in-person or submit an application via WhatsApp, or via the SASSA Chatbot.

 Apply In-Person for R350 Grant For Unemployed;

  • Visit a SASSA office close to you
  • Completed the SASSA application form in the presence of a SASSA officer
  • After completing the application form completely, you will be given a dated stamped receipt that includes the name of the SASSA official who aided you with your application.
  • keep your receipt as proof of application

To Apply Online R350 Grant For the Unemployed ;

  • 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.

Apply VIA Whatsapp

  • Send a message via WhatsApp to 082 046 8553
  • Provide your personal details
  •  You will receive a Reference number, an OTP and a link to click
  • Click on the provided link, fill in your OTP and verify your account
  • Fill in your surname and ID number
  • Confirm the personal details that you provided via the WhatsApp chat

READ: SASSA Unemployment Grant Status 2025-2026

Unemployment Social Relief Grant Required Documents

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

READ: SASSA Unemployment Grant Status Check 2025-2026

SASSA Grants Contact Details

For any further queries, please contact SASSA directly:

  • Contact the SASSA Toll-Free Call centre on 0800 60 10 11
  • Contact the SASSA Head Office on 012 400 2322
  • Email SASSA Head Office at: Grantsenquiries@sassa.gov.za
  • Contact details of SASSA offices across the country: Contact SASSA

For more information visit the official website of Sassa.

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