How To Apply For 350 Grant For Unemployed

How To Apply For 350 Grant For Unemployed

How to Successfully Apply for the R350 Unemployment Grant

The R350 grant for the unemployed also known as the Social Relief of Distress, is a temporary offer of help designed for unemployed youth and for those in such grave material need that they are unable to satisfy the most basic necessities of themselves or their family.

To apply for this grant, the applicant must be eligible and Applications can be submitted via WhatsApp, the SRD Website or the SASSA Chatbot, however, only one application must be submitted at a time, submitting more than one application will not affect your application process in any way.

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Who can Apply For R350 Grant?

To be eligible for the program, the 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)

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How To Apply For 350 Grant For Unemployed

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.

To 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.

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R350 Grant For Unemployed Application 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

SASSA Grants Contact Details

For any further queries, please contact SASSA directly:

Contact the SASSA Toll-Free Call centre at 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

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