SASSA Application for SRD R350 Grant

Do you want to submit a SASSA application for the SRD R350 grant? Are you unemployed and want to get social assistance? Then you are in the perfect place. We will let you know how to apply for the SRD R350 grant online or in person. Also, you can do an SRD status check after submitting the application.

SASSA Application for SRD R350 Apply Online

First, we will learn about how to apply for the SASSA Social Relief of Distress SRD grant online. There are three options that you can use to apply for an SRD grant online. Let’s have a closer look at all the methods and see how to apply for the SRD R350 grant online.

1. Apply Online Using the SRD Website.
2. Apply Using WhatsApp Chat.
3. Apply Using SASSA Chatbot.

1.1) SASSA Application Online Using the SRD Website

1. Grab your smartphone or laptop, open the internet browser, and go to: https://srd.sassa.gov.za.
2. Enter your mobile number that should be registered in your name.
3. Tap on the “Send SMS” button to get a 6-digit OTP on your mobile number.
4. Provide that OTP number and tap on the “Verify Pin” button.
5. Now read the STEP 2 (Agree to the Terms and Conditions) option below to complete the registration.

1.2) WhatsApp SRD Application Process

1. Start a WhatsApp chat with SASSA using the number 082 046 8553.
2. Now you will get a response from SASSA and you need to provide your personal details in the chat.
3. Now you will receive an OTP, a reference number, and a link that you need to tap on.
4. Once you click on the link, it will take you to a website where you need to enter the OTP that you have received in WhatsApp chat.
5. Also, enter your ID number and surname.
6. Now proceed to STEP 2 (Agree to the Terms and Conditions) and complete the remaining application process.

1.3) Use Chatbot for SRD Application

1. Go to: www.sassa.gov.za.
2. Look for the SRD Grant Assistance Chatbox and tap on it.
3. Enter your South African ID number and mobile number.
4. Now choose the option “I want to apply for the SRD R350 grant”.
5. The chatbot will send you a link to the SRD website where you can apply for the grant.
6. Now proceed to STEP 2 and complete the application process.

2) Agree on SASSA SRD Terms and Conditions

• Read the SASSA Special COVID-19 SRD Grant declaration and consent and agree with it.
• Agree all the terms and conditions.

3) Enter your Personal Details

1. Enter your details such as name, ID card number, surname, etc.
2. Also, provide the residential address and gender.

4) Submit Banking Details for SRD Payment Collection

Now it is time to add your banking details or choose a payment method to collect your SRD payment.

If you have a personal bank account then follow these steps:

1. Select the bank name.
2. Enter your bank account number.
3. Select an account type like checking or saving.
4. Enter the branch name of the bank.
5. Agree all the terms and conditions and submit the baking details.

If you do not have a bank account then you need to follow these steps:

1. Choose a payment option Cash Send.
2. Choose a payment method like Pick n Pay or Shoprite.
3. Agree the terms and conditions and submit the application.

5) Get a Confirmation SMS

After submitting all the details, you will get a confirmation SMS from SASSA that will inform you that your application has been submitted successfully along with banking details. Now you need to wait for the approval.

GovChat SASSA Application Form

Another way to apply for the SASSA grant is by using the GovChat application. Through this app, applicants can apply for the SRD grant easily. Here is how to do it:

1. Visit the website of GovChat.
2. Enter the mobile phone number inside the box.
3. Solve the captcha.
4. Now tap on the “GovChat Login” button.
5. Once you log in, find “SASSA Services” and tap on it.
6. Now tap on “SASSA Grants”.
7. Then tap on “Apply for a grant”.
8. Then tap on “Social Relief of Distress (SRD) R350”.
9. Create a new form and fill out the form with all the valid details.
10. Now submit the application and get a reference number for your application.

How to Apply for Social Relief of Distress Grant In Person?

If you want to use the physical way to apply for a Special COVID-19 grant for unemployment then here is the method:

1. First of all, you need to find out the nearest SASSA office.
2. Visit that office and meet any officer.
3. Ask the office about your SASSA application and he will offer you an application form.
4. Make sure you bring all the required documents that are:
   1. ID Document
   2. Proof of Address
   3. Bank Statement
5. Now fill out the application form under the supervision of the SASSA officer.
6. Once you complete the form, you need to attach all the required document copies as well.
7. Review all the details in order to prevent any rejection.
8. Now submit the application to the SASSA officer.

In this way, you can apply for a Social Relief of Distress COVID-19 grant in person. If you face any issues with this method, you can get assistance from the SASSA officers.

How to Apply for Other Social Grants?

We have another complete guide on SASSA online grant application for all the other types of SASSA grants. You can read this guide and apply for other grants like the Care Dependency grant, Older Person’s grant, and Disability grant.

What is the Process for SASSA Application Approval?

After submitting your SASSA SRD grant application, SASSA will check your application and verify it. During this time, SASSA will show “Status Pending” when you will check your SRD status.

SASSA will check all the applicant’s details such as ID number, name, surname, and home address against the Department of Home Affairs database. It is to verify the information of all the applicants.

After that, SASSA also checks the applicant’s details against the databases of  UIF, SARS, and NSFAS.

To prevent fraud, SASSA also conducts a Fraud Risk Scoring procedure against the ID number and phone number of the applicants. If an applicant passes all these tests, the grant will be approved for him/her.

What to Do If SASSA SRD Application Fail or Decline?

If your Social Relief of Distress SRD R350 application is not approved then you need to know the reasons first. What is the status of your application? Is it pending, declined, or failed? You need to check the status first and then check what is your status:

• Status Declined
• Status Failed Due to Identity Verification
• Pending

Once you find out the status, you can appeal for reconsideration. Here is how to do it:

SASSA Reconsideration Appeal for R350

1. Visit the SASSA official website: https://srd.sassa.gov.za.
2. Find out the Application for Reconsideration.
3. Under this option, you need to tap on “click here to apply for reconsideration”.
4. Now enter your ID number and phone number and submit the reconsideration appeal.

F.A.Q

How to apply for SASSA SRD r350 online?

If you want to apply for SRD r350 online then you can use the following options:

• On the SRD web portal.
• On WhatsApp.
• On Chatbot.
• On the GovChat website or app.

How do I apply for the SRD Sassa grant in person?

If you want to apply for an SRD grant in person then you need to visit the nearest SASSA office and then fill out the application form and submit it.

How do I confirm my existing application for SRD R350?

To reconfirm your existing application for SRD R350, you need to do this:

• Visit https://srd.sassa.gov.za.
• Find out the option “reconfirm existing application” and tap on it.
• And submit your existing application.

However, only existing applicants can use this method.

Why has my Sassa application declined?

If you are not fulfilling the eligibility criteria for the SASSA SRD grant then your application will be declined. Also, if there are over applications, your application may decline temporarily. And, if there is a lack of funds, then your SRD application will decline.