Sassa Wynberg Contact Number
Sassa Wynberg contact number and branch information are essential for beneficiaries in the Wynberg area who need assistance with social grants, applications, and enquiries. Below you’ll find verified contact details and a factual overview of the office.
Contact Details for SASSA Wynberg Local Office
Note: The Wynberg local office operates under the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), overseen by the national and regional offices.
Phone Number
The Western Cape Regional SASSA office provides contact numbers for local offices within the province and is the verified point of telephonic contact for SASSA services in the region:
- SASSA Western Cape Regional Office (Cape Town):
Phone: 021 469 0200
This number is listed on the official SASSA contact page for regional enquiries in the Western Cape, which includes oversight of offices such as Wynberg (SASSA official contact page).
Because SASSA does not publish a direct public-facing telephone number for the Wynberg local office on its official website, beneficiaries are advised to call the Western Cape regional number above or use the national toll-free line for assistance and referrals:
- SASSA National Toll-Free Number: 0800 60 10 11
(also listed on the official SASSA contact page).
Physical Address
SASSA’s official website lists the address for the Wynberg Local Office as follows:
- SASSA Wynberg Local Office
Shop No 6, Maynard Mall
Main Road
Wynberg
7800
This address appears under the Western Cape local offices section on the official SASSA site (SASSA Western Cape office list – Wynberg).
Website
- Official SASSA website:
South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) official site
This is the central site for grant information, application guidance, and regional office details.
SASSA provides a regional email contact for the Western Cape, which applies to enquiries that may include the Wynberg office:
- Western Cape Regional Email: GrantEnquiriesWC@sassa.gov.za
This email address is listed on the official SASSA Western Cape contact details.
A specific, separate email address for the Wynberg local office is not published on the official SASSA site; therefore, only the regional email above can be reliably cited.
Office Hours
SASSA indicates standard operating hours for its offices as:
- Monday to Friday: 07:30 – 16:00
These standard hours for SASSA offices are noted in multiple SASSA communications and regional office contact pages, such as the SASSA Western Cape regional information.
Beneficiaries should confirm any changes (e.g., special queues or adjusted hours) via the regional office phone number or the national helpline.
About the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA)
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is a national public entity established in terms of the Social Assistance Act to administer social grants on behalf of the Department of Social Development. SASSA’s official mandate is described on its “About Us” page on the government site (About SASSA – official overview):
- It is responsible for the management, administration, and payment of social grants.
- It aims to provide a comprehensive social security service to reduce poverty and promote social well-being.
Local offices such as SASSA Wynberg fall under the Western Cape regional structure and serve as access points where clients can apply for grants, submit documents, and make enquiries.
Services or Purpose of the SASSA Wynberg Office
While SASSA does not list service menus for each individual branch, the official SASSA site outlines the core services provided by local offices across the country (SASSA grant services overview):
- Receiving and processing grant applications, including:
- Old Age Grant
- Disability Grant
- Child Support Grant
- Foster Child Grant
- Care Dependency Grant
- Grant-in-Aid
- War Veterans Grant
- Verification and assessment of eligibility and supporting documents.
- Updating beneficiary information, such as change of address or bank details.
- Handling enquiries and status checks for existing grants.
- Providing general information and support related to social assistance.
The Wynberg local office functions as a walk-in point for these services for people residing in Wynberg and surrounding areas, under the governance of the Western Cape regional office, as indicated by the Western Cape office listings on the SASSA office locator page.
Location / Branches
SASSA operates a national network of local offices across South Africa. Within the Western Cape, several local offices, including Wynberg, are listed on the official SASSA office locator for Western Cape.
Relevant structural information:
- National Level: SASSA Head Office in Pretoria (as per SASSA head office details).
- Regional Level: Western Cape Regional Office in Cape Town, managing local branches including Wynberg.
- Local Level: Wynberg Local Office at Maynard Mall, Main Road, Wynberg 7800.
Clients in Wynberg and adjacent suburbs are typically directed to this local office for in-person services.
FAQs about SASSA Wynberg
1. What is the contact number for SASSA enquiries affecting the Wynberg office?
Beneficiaries can call the SASSA Western Cape Regional Office on 021 469 0200 or the national toll-free number 0800 60 10 11, as listed on the official SASSA contact page.
2. Where is the SASSA Wynberg office located?
The Wynberg local office is located at Shop No 6, Maynard Mall, Main Road, Wynberg, 7800, according to the SASSA office locator for Western Cape.
3. What are the operating hours for the SASSA Wynberg office?
SASSA offices generally operate Monday to Friday, 07:30 – 16:00, as stated on SASSA’s regional contact pages such as the Western Cape information. Beneficiaries should confirm if there are any local variations.
4. Can I apply for a social grant at the SASSA Wynberg office?
Yes. Local offices like Wynberg handle applications for grants listed on the SASSA Social Grants page, including Old Age, Disability, and Child Support Grants (SASSA social grants overview).
5. Is there an official website for SASSA Wynberg?
There is no separate website for the Wynberg branch. All official information, including office listings and grant details, is provided centrally through the official SASSA website at www.sassa.gov.za.