How To Apply For A Sassa Unemployment Grant

How To Apply For A Sassa Unemployment Grant

Sassa Jobless Grant was introduced by the South African government to minimize the poverty rate, by providing unemployed individuals with monetary help. Apply for social relief of distress at your nearest South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) office or visit the official website. To apply for the SASSA unemployment grant, the applicant must provide;

Identification Documents(ID Number)
Full Name and Surname (as printed on your ID Document/ ID Card)
Gender
Proof of residence(Physical Address)
Proof of Income
Poof of accounts
Contact Information (mobile number, email address)

READ: How To Get Your R350 For Unemployment

Qualifications For the Sassa Unemployment Grant

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 Finance)

How To Apply For A Sassa Joblessness Grant for 2025

To apply for Sassa Grant For Unemployment, you can choose any of these methods;

Apply via 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

Apply via the 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”

Using the 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

To Apply In-Person;

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

READ: How To Apply For Unemployment Social Relief Grant

Sassa Status Check for 2025

If you have already submitted your application for the fund and want to know your status, you can do so in one of two ways:

You Visit the official website of SASSA to check your status, Send a WhatsApp message to 082 046 8553 OR Call the Toll Free Call Centre on 0800 60 10 11.

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 Sassa Grant For Unemployment serves as financial assistance for many people who are unemployed during difficult times. Understanding the qualifying requirements, compiling the required documentation, and properly completing the application boost your chances of successfully obtaining the unemployment grant. For more information visit the official website of Sassa.