How To Apply R350 Unemployment Grant Online

How To Apply R350 Unemployment Grant Online

Apply for the R350 Unemployment Grant Online

The South African government has created an online system to make the submission method more accessible and efficient, enabling citizens to register for the R350 joblessness Grant from the comfort of their own homes.

SRD Grant applications can be submitted via WhatsApp, the SRD website, or the SASSA Chatbot. Interested individuals will need a mobile phone, a PC or laptop, and internet connectivity to apply for the SRD Grant.

You should only apply using one method, however, submitting several applications will not speed up the process and may even slow it down. Below is the application process to apply for the jobless r350 grant online for 2025.

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Who is Eligible To Apply For the SASSA R350 Grant?

Make sure that you meet the SASSA R350 Grant eligibility requirements. Typically the eligibility criteria; include;

You must reside in South Africa
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 be unemployed and NOT be receiving financial support from any other source
It would help if you had 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)

Apply Online for R350 Unemployment Grant in 2025

STEP I: Choose An Application Method

Choose any of the following methods to apply for the Sassa R350 grant

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

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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

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 R350 Grant might give much-needed financial aid during challenging circumstances. You may ensure 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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