How To Apply For Unemployment Grant Sassa

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How To Apply For Unemployment Grant Sassa

How To Apply For Unemployment Grant Sassa

Do you need financial help from SASSA but don’t know how to go about it? We have got you covered on this page. The jobless grant Sassa is provided by governmental and non-governmental organizations to lessen poverty, meet necessities, and improve the quality of life for disadvantaged communities.

Applying for a jobless grant may be a complicated and often stressful method, but with the correct knowledge and tips, it can be made much easier. This post seeks to throw light on the steps of applying for a social grant, providing you with the knowledge and tools you need to successfully traverse the procedures.

READ: How Can I Apply For R350 Unemployment Grant

Sassa Unemployment Grant Qualifications

To qualify for the SASSA R350 Grant, applicants must meet some specific requirements. The requirements are;

  • You must reside in South Africa
  • You must be unemployed and NOT be receiving financial support from any other source
  • You must meet any 1 of these criteria:
    1. You must be a South African Citizen
    2. You must be a Refugee in South Africa
    3. You must be an Asylum Seeker in South Africa with a valid Section 22 permit or visa
    4. You must be a Special Permit Holder in South Africa (under the Special Angolan Dispensation, the Lesotho Exemption Permit Dispensation, or the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit Dispensation)
  • You must be between 18 and 60 years old
  • You must meet the means test, with an income of R624 or less per month
  • You must have insufficient financial means to support yourself
  • You must NOT be receiving any other social grants for yourself
  • You must NOT be contributing towards or eligible for UIF payment
  • You must NOT unreasonably refuse to accept employment or educational opportunities
  • You must NOT be receiving a stipend from NSFAS (National Student Financial Aid Scheme).

Credentials For Social Grant Application 2025

Applicants must provide the following during registration;

  • 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 Apply For Unemployment Grant Sassa for 2025

To apply;

Select from any of these methods:

WhatsApp:

  • 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

SRD Website:

  • In your internet browser, visit the SRD Website(if you are a Refugee, Asylum Seeker, or Special Permit Holders, find out how to apply here)
  • Fill in your mobile number and ID number and click “send SMS”
  • You will receive a 6-digit OTP via SMS
  • Insert the OTP number on the SRD website and click “verify pin”

SASSA Chatbot:

  • In your internet browser, visit the SASSA Website
  • Click on the SRD R350 Grant assistance chatbox (the orange box on the side of the screen)
  • Fill in your ID number and mobile number
  • On the chat, choose the option to apply for the SRD R350 grant
  • Click on the SRD website link provided by the SASSA Chatbot
  • Follow the SRD website steps

READ: How To Apply For Unemployment Grant R350

SASSA Grants Contact Details

For any further queries, please contact SASSA directly:

You may improve your chances of getting the help you need by thoroughly investigating the eligibility requirements, collecting the required paperwork, correctly filling out the application form, and sending it through the proper channel. For more information visit the official website of Sassa.

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