How To Apply For Unemployment Grant Using USSD

How To Apply For Unemployment Grant Using USSD

Unemployment grants give essential financial help to persons who are unable to work due to economic downturns or unexpected events. As technology has developed over the past few years, access to government services has increased.

Among these methods is Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD). It is an accessible and user-friendly portal that makes it simple and quick for people to apply for unemployment benefits. This article will walk you through the steps of applying for a USSD unemployment grant.

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Unemployment Grant Eligibility Requirement for 2025

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)

Required Credentials For Submission

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)

How To Register For Unemployment Grant Using USSD 2025-2026

USSD 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.

How To Check SASSA 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

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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 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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