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How To Register For Sassa Unemployment Grant Online

How To Register For Sassa Unemployment Grant Online

Register For Sassa Unemployment Grant Online; Application Method And Requirement

Applying for the SASSA Unemployment Grant has become more straightforward than before with the new system of application. To lessen some of the financial difficulties associated with unemployment, SASSA offers an Unemployment Grant to eligible individuals.

By offering financial support to those who are actively seeking employment, this initiative aims to provide people with temporary relief. This post will help you through the step-by-step process of applying for the grant online, enabling you to access this important support system from the comfort of your own home.

READ: SASSA Unemployment Relief Fund Status Check 2025/2026

Who is Qualified To Register For the Sassa Unemployment Grant Online?

Before proceeding with your registration for the Social Relief of Distress Grant, 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)

Credentials For Sassa Unemployment Grant Registration for 2025

The following documents and information are required of applicants during the registration process

  • 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)

How To Register For Sassa Unemployment Grant Online for 2025

Sassa Unemployment grant online application methods are varied, and the applicant may have to choose from them.   To apply online, the applicant must have a smartphone or any smart device that has internet connectivity.

By following the below procedures you can register for the Sassa Unemployment Grant Online. Select one of the below procedures;

Registering 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

SRD Website Registering:

  • 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”

READ: Check SASSA Grant 2025/2026

Registering 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

SASSA Grants Contact Details

For any further queries, please contact SASSA directly:

It is important to note that to receive the Sassa Unemployment Grant, you must, first of all, register for approval for the grant. Hope the provided information is helpful, kindly leave a comment below in the comment section.

For more information visit the official website of Sassa.

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