SASSA reminder: the important links for grant recipients

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is the government agency controlling social grants.

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Social grants include the R350-SRD Grant, Disability Grant, Childcare Grant, Older Persons (Pensioners), and War Veterans Grant.

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Always have access to the most important links, including their website, jobs page, and regional contacts.

Here’s where to find the most important links for grant recipients, updated for 2024.

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THE SASSA WEBSITE

The main website for SASSA is hosted at this link.

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When visiting the website, it’s important to check if the link ends in .gov.za. This prefix means that it’s the real government domain, instead of a scam or clone.

Applications and updated information will go to the website first.

ALL SASSA CONTACTS

If you’re trying to apply for (or collect) a social grant, call or visit a regional office.

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A regional office is the one closest to your residential address. All towns and cities have a nearby office, to make things like administration and documents easier.

See this page for where to find your nearest office.

WORKING AT SASSA

If you’d like to work for the social security agency, note that applications are only available through government websites. Applications are posted with a description, linking to each page or advertisement.

Don’t see the job you want? Check back later, the page is updated often.

Many job ads through social media are scams, and aren’t linked to any real jobs.

Vacancies for the social security agency are posted here.

ADDITIONAL CONTACTS

More contacts can be found here at their web portal. If there’s something you’d like to know that isn’t answered here, contact the social security agency directly for more.