As a recipient of social grants from the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), it is essential to know the trading hours of SASSA offices to access their services efficiently.
SASSA Office Trading Hours
SASSA offices operate during specific trading hours, which may vary depending on the location and day of the week.
Typically, SASSA offices are open from Monday to Friday, with the following trading hours:
SASSA offices usually open at 8:00 am and close at 4:00 pm.
However, it is recommended to verify the trading hours of your local SASSA office before visiting, as hours may vary.
SASSA Regional Office Trading Hours
SASSA has regional offices located throughout South Africa, each with its own trading hours.
Here are the trading hours for some of the SASSA regional offices:
Eastern Cape Regional Office
The Eastern Cape regional office is located in East London and operates from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
Free State Regional Office
The Free State regional office is located in Bloemfontein and operates from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
Gauteng Regional Office
The Gauteng regional office is located in Johannesburg and operates from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
SASSA Payment Dates and Trading Hours
SASSA payment dates are an essential aspect of their trading hours. SASSA pays out social grants on specific dates each month, which may vary depending on the type of grant. Here are the typical SASSA payment dates:
- Older Persons Grants: 1st to 4th of every month
- Disability Grants: 2nd to 5th of every month
- Children’s Grants: 15th to 18th of every month
Please note that these dates may vary depending on the specific grant and the beneficiary’s circumstances.
SASSA Holiday Trading Hours
SASSA offices observe public holidays, which may affect their trading hours. Here are the typical SASSA holiday trading hours:
- New Year’s Day: 1 January (office closed)
- Human Rights Day: 21 March (office closed)
- Good Friday: Variable date (office closed)
- Family Day: Variable date (office closed)
- Freedom Day: 27 April (office closed)
- Workers’ Day: 1 May (office closed)
- Youth Day: 16 June (office closed)
- National Women’s Day: 9 August (office closed)
- Heritage Day: 24 September (office closed)
- Day of Reconciliation: 16 December (office closed)
- Christmas Day: 25 December (office closed)
- Day of Goodwill: 26 December (office closed)
Please note that these dates may vary depending on the specific year and the SASSA office location.
Contacting SASSA for Trading Hours Information
If you need to confirm the trading hours of your local SASSA office or require more information on their services, you can contact them using the following methods:
- Phone: 0800 60 10 11 (toll-free)
- Email: sassa@sassa.gov.za
- Website
You can also visit your local SASSA office in person to speak with a representative and obtain more information on their trading hours and services.