GEPF

Who Qualifies For A South African State Pension

The South African State Pension which is also called the older person grant gives financial assistance to individuals who have reached their retirement age and do not have any source of income to support or assist themselves during the challenging moments they get to face when they are retirements.

The Government Employee Pension Fund is one of the largest funds in South Africa assisting such individuals when they attain such age. Below are the criteria needed to be eligible for the state pension.

Necessities Needed To Qualify For A South African State Pension

Here are the requirements needed for a state pension in South Africa

Be a South African Citizen/Permanent Citizen Dwelleer/ Refugee
Must settle in South Africa
Must attain the age of 60 years and above
Should not be receiving any other grants for themselves
Individuals with limited financial resources

Pension Payments Dates

Beneath are the dates on which remittances are paid to members

30 April
31 May
30 June
30 July
31 August
30 September
29 October
30 November
31 December
31 January
28 February
31 March

How To Check Your State Pension If You Qualify For One

There are easy ways to access the Government Employee Pension Fund, that is if only you are qualified for the state pension fund all a member needs is a valid ID number and password to gain access to the self-service portal of GEPF.

Some Benefits Of the Government Employee Pension Fund

Death Benefits
Unclaimed Benefits
Divorce Benefits
Resignation Benefits
Retirement Benefits
Child Pension
Spouse Pension

Who Manages The Investment Of GEPF

The Public Investment Corporation, Or PIC is the assets management company for the GEPF and invests funds on behalf of the fund. The Public Investment Corporation is wholly owned by the South African government and is the only assets manager that serves South Africa’s public sector.

Client Centre

GEPF Administration Office

Buiding 2A, Trevenna Campus

Corner Meintjies and Francis Baard

Street

Sunnyside, Pretoria

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Linda Nartey