Calculate your UIF payout for unemployment, maternity leave, or retrenchment. Based on your salary, credit days, and the 2026 R17,712 monthly ceiling.
Calculate UIF contributions and unemployment benefits
UIF ceiling: R17,712/month (2024/2025)
Register on uFiling
Create account at www.ufiling.co.za
Submit Application
Upload ID, UI-19 form, bank statement
Get UI-19 from Employer
Employer must provide service record
Visit Labour Centre
May need to register as job seeker
Wait for Approval
Processing takes 2-6 weeks
Receive Payment
Paid monthly into bank account
Important: You must claim within 6 months of becoming unemployed. Keep copies of payslips and employment contracts. Contact the UIF call centre at 012 337 1680 for assistance.
The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) pays 38-60% of your salary when retrenched, on maternity leave, or unable to work due to illness. Both you and your employer contribute 1% each monthly.
1% from employee + 1% from employer monthly
Maximum monthly earnings for UIF calculation
Maximum benefit period based on credit days
Unemployment, maternity, illness, adoption
For workers who are retrenched, dismissed, or whose contract ended. Up to 365 days based on credits.
Up to 121 days (17.32 weeks) for pregnant women. Claim from 4 weeks before due date.
For extended illness preventing work. Medical certificate required. Up to 238 days.
Up to 121 days for adoptive parents. Same as maternity benefits.
You must claim within 6 months of becoming unemployed. Register as a work seeker and apply on uFiling (www.ufiling.co.za) or at your nearest Department of Labour office.
You earn 1 credit day for every 4 days worked while contributing to UIF. Maximum is 365 credit days (about 4 years of continuous employment). Only contributions in the last 4 years count.
Yes! Since April 2003, domestic workers must be registered for UIF by their employers. They are entitled to the same benefits as other workers.
ID document, UI-19 form from employer, UI-2.7 form (proof of banking), last payslip, service certificate, and appointment letter for new job seekers.
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