How To Apply For Unemployment Social Relief Grant

How To Apply For Unemployment Social Relief Grant

How to Easily Apply for the Unemployment Social Relief Grant

The government of South Africa has developed assistance programs like the Unemployment Social Relief Grant to provide crucial financial support to the unemployed. In order to receive these grants, you must first submit an application, if approved you will be provided with these grants.

If you’re currently unemployed and seeking financial assistance (Social Relief Grant), this guide will walk you through the step-by-step process of applying for the Unemployment Social Relief Grant.

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Unemployment Social Relief Grant Application Eligibility Criteria

Before applying for an unemployed social relief grant, you should get acquainted with the eligibility conditions established by the appropriate authorities. These criteria may typically include things like citizenship or legal resident status, age, income level, and proof of unemployment. Make certain that you satisfy all of the relevant requirements. Provided below are some criteria;

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)

READ: Unemployment Grant Status Check 2025-2026

How To Apply For Unemployment Social Relief Grant

To 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.

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.

Apply VIA Whatsapp