How To Apply For Unemployment Grant Using USSD

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How To Apply For Unemployment Grant Using USSD

How To Apply For Unemployment Grant Using USSD

Unemployment grants give critical financial help to persons who are unable to work due to economic downturns or unexpected events. Access to government services has become increasingly accessible in recent years as technology has advanced.

Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) is one such technique. It is a user-friendly and widely available platform that allows users to apply for unemployment benefits quickly and easily. This article will walk you through the steps of applying for a USSD unemployment award.

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Unemployment Grant Eligibility Criteria

As you begin the application procedure, you must confirm your eligibility for the unemployment allowance. All prospective applicants of this grant must;

  • Be unemployed and NOT be receiving financial support from any other source
  • 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
  • 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 SRD Grant Check Status 2024/2025

How To Apply For Unemployment Grant Using USSD

USSD It is a technology that allows text-based communications to be sent between a mobile phone and an application on the server of the mobile network provider. To apply using the USSD follow these steps;

  • Dial *134*7737# from a cell phone
  • Follow the USSD prompts
  • Correspond and submit all required information
  • Review and confirm your provided information
  • Submit your application successfully.

READ: SASSA Unemployment Grant Status 2024-2025

Required Documents For Application

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)

READ: Unemployment Grant Status Check 2024-2025

How Do I Check My Status?

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

  • CVisit the official website of the social security agency
  • Send a WhatsApp message
  •  Call the Toll Free Call Centre

READ: How To Apply For Unemployment Social Relief Grant

SASSA Grants Contact Details

For any further queries, please contact SASSA directly:

Applying for an unemployment benefit via USSD is an easy and accessible approach for anyone in need of financial support during difficult times. For more information visit the official website of Sassa.

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