How Can I Apply For Sassa Unemployment

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How Can I Apply For Sassa Unemployment

How Can I Apply For Sassa Unemployment

Unemployment may be a trying time in one’s life, but the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) can help people who are out of work and in need of financial assistance.

SASSA provides a variety of social programmes, including unemployment benefits, to assist persons during these trying times.

If you are unemployed and require assistance, this article will walk you through the process of applying for SASSA unemployment benefits.

READ: Unemployment Grant Status Check 2024-2025

How Can I Apply For Sassa Unemployment

To apply for the Sassa unemployment grant, there must specific requirements that you must qualify for. All applicants 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: SASSA Unemployment Grant Status 2024-2025

To Apply For SASSA Unemployment Grant;

  • 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 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: Check status SASSA Unemployment Grant 2024/2025

SASSA Grants Contact Details

For any further queries, please contact SASSA directly:

The Unemployment 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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