How To Apply Sassa Grant For Unemployment

How To Apply Sassa Grant For Unemployment

The Sassa Grant for jobless is offered by the South African government to reduce the financial burden on the jobless of South African citizens. The award is to give some short-term financial assistance to its suitable citizens.

Applications for the special COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress grant are only electronic. If you need assistance to apply, continue reading below. If you are not working and need assistance, this post will walk you through the process of applying for SASSA unemployment benefits 2025.

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Qualifications for Unemployment Sassa Grant

Before proceeding with your application for the Sassa Grant For Unemployment, you must ensure that you meet the eligibility requirements for the grant. This eligibility requirement includes;

• 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
• You must have 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)

Supporting Documents for Sassa Grant For Unemployment Application 2025

Before you begin the application process, it is essential that you have in possession all the required and necessary documentation. The document needed for the application includes the;

• Identification Documents(ID Number)
• Full Name and Surname (as printed on your ID Document/ ID Card)
• Gender
• Proof of residence(Physical Address)
• Proof of Income
• Poof of accounts
• Contact Information (mobile number, email address)

Sassa Grant For Unemployment Registration Process

To apply for Sassa Grant For Unemployment, you can choose any of these methods;

Apply via WhatsApp:

• Send a message via WhatsApp to 082 046 8553
• Provide your personal 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 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

READ: How To Apply For The Unemployment Grant Of R350

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

The Sassa Grant For Unemployment serves as financial assistance for many people who are unemployed during difficult times. Understanding the qualifying requirements, compiling the required documentation, and properly completing the application boost your chances of successfully obtaining the unemployment grant. For more information visit the official website of Sassa.

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