How To Apply For Sassa Unemployment Grant With SMS
How To Apply For Sassa Unemployment Grant With SMS
The South African Social Security Agency provides an Unemployment Grant to those who have lost their jobs and want financial support. Sassa has launched an SMS-based application technique to make the application process more accessible.
We will lead you through the step-by-step procedure of applying for the Sassa Unemployment Grant by SMS in this guide.
How To Apply For Sassa Unemployment Grant With SMS
To apply for a Sassa unemployment grant is somehow tricky and complicated but it is very simple, easy and can be done anywhere on any phone with strong network connections and enough airtime. Follow the provided procedure to apply via SMS;
Compose your message Using your mobile phone, create a new message. To begin;
- Type “Grant” followed by a space.
- Enter your ID number or passport number, followed by a space.
- Provide your name and surname, ensuring correct spelling and order.
- Indicate your residential address.
- Mention your contact number.
- Send the message to the specified Sassa SMS number once you’ve completed it with the necessary details.
Required Information & Documents For Sassa Unemployment Grant SMS Application.
Applicants must provide the below information to complete the application process.
- ID Number
- Full Name and Surname (as printed on your ID Document/ ID Card)
- Gender
- Physical Address
- Contact Information (mobile number, email address)
Check The Status Of Your Unemployment Grant SMS Application
If you have applied for the Sassa Unemployment Grant and want to know the status, you can do so in one of either the following ways:
- On the SRD grants website check your Unemployment grant Status
- Send a WhatsApp message to 082 046 8553
- Call the Toll Free Call Centre on 0800 60 10 11
Unemployment Grant Status Meaning
Here are some explanations and definitions of some terms relating to the status of your application;
- Application complete:
this means you have completed the reapplication process and your SRD grant will be verified each month. Check your verification and payment status each month on the SRD website.
- Bank details pending:
this means the application or reapplication was received, but no banking details or preferences were received. Applicants should submit their banking details via the SRD website (see above, step 4 of the application process).
- Reapplication pending:
this means a reapplication has not been received. Applicants should submit their application (see above, how to apply).
- Period Pending
this means reapplication was successfully received and verification of the application for the period is pending. Applicants should check their application status later in the month
- Period Approved
this means the application was approved for the period. Applicants should check the payday for details on when to expect their money.
- Period Declined
this means the application was declined for the period, as well as the reason why it was declined. Applicants should submit a request for reconsideration
- Cancelled
this means the grant has been cancelled. Applicants may reinstate their grant on the SRD website.
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
Applying for the SASSA Grant might give much-needed financial aid during challenging circumstances. You may assure a smooth and successful application process by following these step-by-step steps.
For more information visit the official website of Sassa.
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