How To Get The R350 For Unemployment
R350 For Unemployment Application Method And Requirements
The R350 grant is available to eligible individuals in South Africa and to access these grants, you must submit a completed application and other requirements. The R350 joblessness Grant was established in South Africa as a temporary measure to give help to persons who had lost their source of revenue.
The assistance programs assist citizens in meeting their basic requirements in response to the current issues. These details are intended to help persons know the enrollment method and specifications for receiving the R350 Unemployment Relief Grant.
READ: Unemployment Grant Status Check 2025-2026
Materials Needed to Apply For R350 Unemployment 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)
How to Qualify and Apply for the R350 Unemployment Relief for 2025-2026
Enroll in various means including online via the SRD official website, through WhatsApp, In-person at the SASSA center or office, via Chatbox, and using USSD. The following are some application methods for the R350 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.
Apply In-Person/ Office Application;
- 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
Whatsapp Application;
- Send a message via WhatsApp to 082 046 8553
- Provide your 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
NOTE: If your application is approved, you will be notified by your preferred contact method (e.g., email, SMS, or snail mail). The communication will include information regarding the grant’s approval and the next steps in receiving it.
READ: SASSA Unemployment Grant Status 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
The R350 Unemployment Relief Grant has been a lifeline for many South Africans battling unemployment and financial difficulty.
For more information visit the official website of Sassa.
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