SASSA offices in Johannesburg 2026: addresses and queue tips
Looking for SASSA offices in Johannesburg 2026? The Gauteng regional office is based in the Johannesburg CBD and serves the metro. Here are the addresses, opening hours and practical tips.
Gauteng regional office
SASSA’s Gauteng provincial head office is at 28 Harrison Street, Johannesburg. The main switchboard is 011 241 8300, with grant enquiries on 011 241 8320 or by email at [email protected].
Local Johannesburg offices
Local SASSA offices in the Johannesburg metro include Soweto, Alexandra, Roodepoort, Randburg, Lenasia and inner-city Hillbrow. Each district has its own catchment, and the full list is published on the SASSA website.
Opening hours
Standard SASSA office hours in Johannesburg are Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:00. On the last working day of the month, offices close earlier at 15:30. Offices are closed on weekends and public holidays.
How to avoid long queues
- Avoid month-end and the first three working days of the month.
- Arrive before 07:30 — most Johannesburg offices open at 08:00 but queues form well before then.
- Use SASSA WhatsApp on 082 046 8553 or call 0800 60 10 11 for queries that do not need a physical visit.
- Inner-city offices like Hillbrow handle the highest volumes; offices in surrounding suburbs are often quieter.
What to bring
Your green bar-coded ID or Smart ID Card, proof of address, and any supporting documents specific to the grant or query. For appeals and reconsiderations, bring written records of the relevant case reference numbers.
See also: all SASSA office locations and SASSA contact numbers by province.
Source: SASSA.