Organisation : South African Department of Labour
Type of Facilities : How to Pay the UIF
Head Quarters : Pretoria
Website : https://www.labour.gov.za/
How to Pay the UIF?
** There are various ways to pay the UIF.
Related / Similar Service :
How To Pay the Compensation Fund
** It is employers’ responsibility to deduct money from their workers and pay it and their own contributions to the UIF.
Paying by stop order :
** If employers want to pay with a stop order they must use the following steps
Step 1 : Go to your bank
** Employers must go to their bank and fill in the forms they give you to pay the money into the UIF account.
You can use one of the following accounts of the UIF :
FNB (employers of domestic workers only) :
Account number : 62052400547
Branch code : 25-31-45
FNB (commercial employers) :
Account number : 51420056941
Branch code : 25-31-45
ABSA (all employers) :
Account number : 4055481885
Branch code : 32-31-45
Standard Bank (all employers) :
Account number : 010032185
Branch code : 00-45
CDI No : 0068730083641
Nedbank (all employers) :
Account number : 1454041560
Branch code : 14-54-05
** The name of the account holder is Unemployment Insurance Fund.
** Ask the bank to use your employer reference number as reference.
Step 2 : Send the payment advice
** The UIF send employers the payment advice form every month.
** You can also get it on the website.
** Complete this form when you pay and send it in one of the following ways
Mail it to :
UIF
Pretoria
0052
Fax it to : (012) 337 1931
E-mail it to : enquiries AT uif.gov.za
UIF Payment Option
Paying by cheque :
** As from 1 February 2005, the UIF will no longer accept cheques as a form of payment.
** Please make use of one of the other available payment methods.
Paying by Direct Bank Deposit :
** If employers want to pay the money directly into the UIF’s account they must use the following steps
Step 1 : Go to your bank
** Employers must go to their bank and fill in a deposit slip. You can use one of the following accounts of the UIF :
FNB (employers of domestic workers only) :
Account number : 62052400547
Branch code : 25-31-45
FNB (commercial employers) :
Account number : 51420056941
Branch code : 25-31-45
ABSA (all employers) :
Account number : 4055481885
Branch code : 32-31-45
Standard Bank (all employers) :
Account number : 010032185
Branch code : 00-45
CDI No : 0068730083641
Nedbank (all employers) :
Account number : 1454041560
Branch code : 14-54-05
** The name of the account holder is Unemployment Insurance Fund.
** Use your employer reference number as reference when you fill in the slip.
Step 2 : Send the payment advice
** The UIF send employers the payment advice form every month.
** You can also get it on the website.
Complete this form when you pay and send it in one of the following ways :
Mail it to:
UIF
Pretoria
0052
Fax it to: (012) 337 1931
E-mail it to: enquiries AT uif.gov.za
Paying by Internet Banking :
If employers want to use internet banking to pay the UIF they should use the following steps :
** Set the UIF up as a beneficiary
** Employers must set the UIF up as a beneficiary.
** Some banks already have to UIF set up (this will be in the same way they set up clothing accounts and water and electricity accounts).
** If you are not sure about this, contact your bank.
You can use one of the following accounts of the UIF :
FNB (employers of domestic workers only) :
Account number : 62052400547
Branch code : 25-31-45
FNB (commercial employers) :
Account number : 51420056941
Branch code : 25-31-45
ABSA (all employers) :
Account number : 4055481885
Branch code : 32-31-45
Standard Bank (all employers) :
Account number : 010032185
Branch code : 00-45
CDI No : 0068730083641
Nedbank (all employers) :
Account number : 1454041560
Branch code : 14-54-05
** The name of the account holder is Unemployment Insurance Fund.
** Use your employer reference number as reference when you fill in the slip.
2. Send the payment advice :
** The UIF send employers the payment advice form every month.
** You can also get it on the website.
** Complete this form when you pay and send it in one of the following ways
Mail it to :
UIF
Pretoria
0052
Fax it to : (012) 337 1931
E-mail it to : enquiries AT uif.gov.za
FAQ On UIF
Frequently Asked Questions FAQ On UIF
Q: What is the UIF?
A: The UIF is a program that provides financial support to workers who have lost their jobs or are unable to work due to illness, maternity, adoption, or certain other reasons.
Q: Who is eligible for UIF benefits?
A: Employees who have contributed to the UIF and have been retrenched, dismissed, or are unable to work due to certain reasons such as illness, maternity, or adoption may be eligible for UIF benefits.
Q: How do I apply for UIF benefits?
A: You can apply for UIF benefits online on the Department of Labour website, or by visiting a Labour Centre in person. You will need to provide your identification documents, proof of income, and other supporting documents.
Q: How much will I receive in UIF benefits?
A: The amount of UIF benefits you will receive depends on your previous income, and the duration of your unemployment or inability to work.