How To Apply Unemployment Grant Via Whatsapp

How To Apply Unemployment Grant Via Whatsapp

Sassa has created a number of ways to apply for grants related to unemployment. Using WhatsApp is one of the application approaches. The applicant needs to have the social agency WhatsApp number, a smartphone with reliable internet access, and the required documentation in order to apply for the grant via WhatsApp.

Direct communication with SASSA officials can only be made using this SASSA WhatsApp number. Individuals looking forward to applying for the jobless grant, this article is the best for you. Read further to know more about the submission method, eligibility qualification how to check your status and other vital information.

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Unemployment Grant Eligibility Qualifications

Individuals who want to apply for the unemployment grant must ensure that they qualify for the required criteria before proceeding to apply. Below are the eligibility requirements for an Unemployment grant;

• You must reside in South Africa
• You must be unemployed and NOT be receiving financial support from any other source
• 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 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)

Unemployment Grant Via Whatsapp Procedure for 2025

To apply online is somehow similar to applying via WhatsApp since it all requires internet connectivity. Provided below are the step-by-step procedure to apply for an unemployment grant 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

How Do I Check My Unemployment Grant Status

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

You Visit the official website of SASSA to check your status, Send a WhatsApp message to 082 046 8553 OR Call the Toll Free Call Centre on 0800 60 10 11.

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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

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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