Your Sassa Grant Can Be Collected by Someone on Your Behalf.
Sassa plays a crucial role in providing permanent social grants to individuals in need, including unsupported children, the elderly, and the disabled. However, some beneficiaries may face challenges collecting their monthly grants personally. In such cases, appointing a Sassa procurator can offer a practical solution to ensure a smooth and timely collection of their grants.
Your Sassa Grant Can Be Collected by Someone on Your Behalf
Understanding the Procurator Role
A procurator is an individual authorized to collect the grant on behalf of the beneficiary. When beneficiaries are unable to collect their grants due to reasons such as ill-health or old age, the procurator steps in to act on their behalf.
Requirements for Procurator Appointment
To become a procurator, certain criteria must be met:
- The procurator must be 18 years or older.
- They should be a permanent resident of South Africa.
- The procurator must not be an unrehabilitated insolvent.
- Willingness to act on behalf of the beneficiary is essential.
- A valid 13-digit South African Identity document is required.
- The beneficiary must provide a life certificate.
- The beneficiary should not owe any debts to the procurator.
- A procurator may not represent more than five beneficiaries.
- An affidavit, certifying the accuracy of all provided information and the proper transfer of funds to the beneficiary, must be submitted.
- Identity documents of both the beneficiary and the appointee are necessary.
The Appointment Process
To initiate the appointment process, the beneficiary should contact their local Sassa office and express their intention to appoint a procurator. Sassa officials will guide them through the necessary steps and provide the required forms and documentation.The beneficiary and the prospective procurator should complete the affidavit, ensuring that all information is accurate and verifiable. This affidavit serves as a legal agreement to ensure the responsible handling of grant payments.
Once all the documentation is ready, the beneficiary or their representative must submit it to the Sassa office for processing. Sassa officials will verify the information provided, and if everything is in order, they will approve the appointment of the procurator.Appointing a procurator can greatly assist beneficiaries facing challenges in collecting their grants personally. This arrangement ensures that funds are collected and delivered to the beneficiary without delays caused by transportation or health-related issues, reducing the risk of non-payment or grant lapses.
