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What Is The Maximum UIF Payout Per Month

The UIF(Unemployment Insurance Fund) in South Africa provides interim financial ease to employees who lose their jobs or are unable to work due to health issues, maternity, or any other eligible reasons. The maximum payout for UIF per month is based on the percentage of the employee’s remuneration, up to a certain ceiling. The payout is calculated at a sliding scale, employees with lower earners receive a higher percentage of the remuneration compared to higher earners.

What Do We Mean By UIF

UIF which stands for Unemployment Insurance Fund is a social security designed to provide short-term financial backing to employees who are temporarily unable to earn an income for themselves due to unemployment. Employers and employees contribute to the UIF every month, with each contributing 1% of the employee’s remuneration when an employee loses their job they can claim from the UIF to assist cover some expenses while they are out of jobs.

Maximum UIF Payout Per Month To Unemployed Individuals In South Africa

In a month the the UIF pays a sum of R177.12 to unemployed citizens in South Africa

Qualifying Condition For Unemployment Benefits

Application must be submitted within 12 months of termination of service
Benefits payable from the date after termination of service
Benefits payable if the employer terminates the service of the contributor or the contract of service has expired
Claimant to enroll as a work-seeker with the Department of Employment and Labour
Employees who lose income as a result of reduced work can claim unemployment benefits

Requirements Needed

13 Digit Bar-coded South Africa ID/Passport/ID,(Valid Foreign National passport/ ID card/asylum seeker /refugee document)
UI.19 form
Salary Schedule
Registration as work-seeker
Periodic continuation form(UI 6A form) to be submitted every month
In case of a voluntary severance package or early retirement, a UI2.11 form is required

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Linda Nartey