SASSA Grant

R350 Unemployment Grant How To Apply 2025

The R350 Unemployment Grant admission process is simple, but candidates must first meet the qualifications and submit the supporting documents. It is important to note that the R350 Unemployment Grant is only a temporary funding solution and cannot take the place of the conditions for long-term work prospects.

You can effectively complete the application procedure and raise your opportunities of being awarded the R350 Unemployment Grant by following the steps provided in this guide.

READ HERE: How To Apply For Sassa Unemployment Grant

R350 Unemployment Grant Qualified Qualifications

The unemployment grant is offered to eligible South Africans who are in a state of financial need. To gain the unemployment grant some qualifications are required of all applicants. The requirements are;

It would help if you settle in South Africa
You must be jobless and NOT be receiving financial support from any other source
You must meet any 1 of these criteria:
You must be a citizen
1. You must be a Fugitive in South Africa
2. You must be an Asylum Seeker in South Africa with a valid Section 22 permit or visa
3. 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 the ages of 18 and 60 years old
You must meet the means test, with an income of R624 or less per month
You must have inadequate financial means to assist yourself
You must NOT be receiving any other social grants for yourself
You must NOT be contributing towards or qualified for UIF payment
You must NOT unreasonably refuse to accept employment or educational opportunities
You must NOT be receiving a salary from NSFAS (National Student Finance).

R350 Unemployment Grant How To Apply

How To Enroll for R350 Unemployment Grant:

Applying for an unemployment grant involves six steps

1: Select An Application Procedure

Enroll through 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

Enroll through 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

To Enroll 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

STEP 2: Agree To The T& C’s

Read and agree to the Declaration and Consent terms.
Read and accept the terms of the You and Your Special COVID-19 SRD Grant paper.

STEP 3: Provide Required InformationAnd Documentation

All applicants must provide the below information to complete the application process.

ID Number
Full Name and Surname (as printed on your ID Document/ ID Card)
Gender
Physical Address
Contact Information (mobile number, email address)

STEP 4: Select Your Payment Method

Applicants would have to choose from the various Sassa payment methods mapped out for all applicants. Provided below are some payment methods of Sassa that applicants may have to choose from;

New applicants with a personal bank account, must provide the following information for payment:

Your Bank Name
Your Account Number
Your Branch Name
Your Account Type
Agree to the Terms and Conditions
Submit your Banking Details

New applicants without a personal bank account, must provide the following information for payment:

Choose Payment option – Cash Send
Agree to Terms and Conditions
Submit Banking Details
Existing applicants with a personal bank account, confirm the following information for payment:
Confirm Existing Personal Banking Details
Agree to Terms and Conditions
Click Submit

Existing applicants with the cash option, who would like to change to the bank payment option, provide the following information for payment:

Your Bank Name
Your Account Number
Your Branch Name
Your Account Type
Agree to the Terms and Conditions
Submit your Banking Details

STEP 5&6: Confirmation

Applicants will get an SMS with their banking information, indicating that The SRD R350 Grant application is now active.

SASSA compares your personal information (ID number, name, and surname) to a Department of Home Affairs database, as well as your ID number to recognized databases such as UIF, SARS, and NSFAS. Fraud risk scoring is carried out in partnership with fraud prevention partners, and your ID number and mobile number are cross-checked against known databases.

The application procedure is completed when your application is either granted or declined for a reason.

Supporting Legal Papers for R350 Grant Application

All applicants must provide the below information and certified copies of original documents to complete the application process.

ID Number
Full Name and Surname (as printed on your ID Document/ ID Card)
Gender
Physical Address
Contact Information (mobile number, email address)

How Do I Know The Status Of My Application?

If you have applied for the Sassa Unemployment Grant and want to know the status, you can do so in one of the following ways:

On the SRD grants website check your Unemployment grant Status
Send a WhatsApp message to 082 046 8553
Call the Toll Free Call Centre on 0800 60 10 11

READ: How Do l Apply For R350 Grant

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 Grant might give much-needed financial aid during challenging circumstances. Following these steps, You may ensure a smooth and successful application process.

For more information visit the official website of Sassa.

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