How to Check SASSA Unemployment Grant Status and Eligibility

Updated on January 20, 2024

Unemployment Grant Status: How to Find SASSA Unemployment Grant Status and Who Qualifies?

If you are a South African living in poverty and currently unemployed, this article is for you. Here, you will find detailed information on how to check your Unemployment Grant status, provided by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), and who is eligible for this grant.

Unemployment Grant Status

The government of South Africa has released a social assistance award for jobless South Africans. The payments for the month of December will be released by SASSA during the first week of December.

Once the funds have been released, you can visit the official SASSA website to check the status of your payment. All you need is your mobile number and a SASSA status PIN to view your SASSA SRD balance and the status of your grants.

Understanding SASSA Unemployment Grant

The SASSA Unemployment Grant is an award of R350 available for South Africans who are unemployed and unable to provide for their families. This grant is especially helpful for those without access to other income sources such as social grants or UIF payments.

SASSA offers various other grants for different needs, including foster children, senior citizens, child support, care dependency, grants for war veterans, grants in aid, and grants for war veterans.

There is no deadline for receiving the Unemployment Grant payments. SASSA releases the monthly payment schedule following the previous month.

Unemployment Grant Status Overview

For further reading, you can visit the official government website for more information on various grants in South Africa, as well as a SARS Tax Calculator and average salary details.

SASSA Unemployment Grant Status via Official website

After 7-14 days of your application being accepted, the grant payment is processed. To ensure you receive your funds on time, you must verify the status of your payments each month. Here’s how to check your status via the official SASSA website:

1. Go to www.sassa.gov.za, the official SASSA website.
2. Search for the “SRD Status” or “Check Your Status” option on the webpage.
3. Type in your ID number.
4. The system will show your application status.

On the official website, you can also verify your SASSA Banking Details if you haven’t received the money in your bank account.

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Unemployment Grant Status via Phone

You can check the status of your grant application using your phone. This method allows you to determine whether your application has been accepted and receive SMS updates on your SASSA application progress. Here’s how to check your status via phone:

1. Dial 080 060 1011 from the phone number connected to SASSA.
2. Provide your registered mobile number and South African ID.
3. Follow the automated prompt and answer a few questions.
4. Enter your ID and mobile number to receive an OTP (One-Time Password).
5. Finally, get the status of your application.

You can also use Whatsapp to confirm your application at 082 046 8553. However, SASSA recommends validating your application through either the website or the Whatsapp line, as multiple channels are not necessary. Each applicant’s confirmation will only be processed once by SASSA.

Unemployment Grant Qualification

To be eligible for the Unemployment Grant, you must meet the following requirements:

• You should be 18 years or older and unemployed.
• Your household income must fall below a certain level determined by SASSA.
• You should not have substantial assets or investments.
• You should not be receiving grants from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme or any other social grants.
• You should not be receiving unemployment insurance payments or be eligible for them.
• You should not be living in a government-supported or subsidized facility.

It is important to have all the necessary paperwork required for SASSA Unemployment Grant payments and ensure it is accurate and up to date. Visit the SASSA website regularly for the latest information on documentation requirements.

We hope this article has provided you with all the information you need regarding the SASSA Unemployment Grant. If you have any further questions, feel free to reach out to us.

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