Working While Receiving A SASSA Grant: What The New Rules Say

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SASSA has updated its provisions for the employed and potential employed grant holders as there were increasing pressures to support economic activity. Some of the information include these updated rules.

Who’s Allowed To Work While Receiving A SASSA Grant?

There are specific SASSA grants assigned, which allow work for their beneficiaries with assistance from SASSA, namely the Older Person’s Grant, Disability Grant, and Child Support Grant. However, below are the conditions:

  • Income Threshold Limits: Grant recipients should fall within the threshold limits for income concerning their own grant. For instance:
  • Older Person’s Grant: Income should not exceed R92,520 per year for singles or R185,040 per annum for couples.
  • Disability Grant: Similar income threshold limits apply.

Type Of Work: 

  • Employment should not conflict with the purpose of the grant. For example, someone receiving a disability grant must prove their work does not contradict their medical condition.

What Of The SRD Grant?

The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant is specifically meant for impoverished persons unemployed and with no other means of income. Previous employments and other means of financial support barring employment will immediately result in terminating the benefits.

Primary Updates To The Rules

  • Declaration of Income: All grant holders must declare to SASSA the other income that they are earning. Failure results in suspension or repayment of the benefits accrued.
  • Work Incentives: The government, over the past years, has been trying to persuade recipients to merge these final employments with the formal economy. Thus, some grant beneficiaries were allowed to earn some additional small amounts without losing their benefits as long as they remain below defined thresholds.
  • Regular Reviews; SASSA does its periodic reviews for beneficiary compliance with their rules. Therefore, your information should be correct and up-to-date.

Conclusion

The new regulations seek to balance assistance with encouraging economic activity. Beneficiaries should familiarize themselves with the regulations to avoid penalties or cancellations of their grants. For a query or updates, visit the nearest SASSA office or visit the official www.sassa.gov.za site.

Also Read; SASSA Universal Basic Income Grant 2025: UBIG Who Qualifies And How To Apply

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