How To Apply For Maternity UIF In South Africa

Below is How To Apply For Maternity UIF In South Africa

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Enter your Occupation and Qualification

Confirm if you are receiving a salary from your employer whilst on Maternity leave.

How does maternity UIF work in South Africa?

As an employed female contributor to the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF), you can apply for maternity benefits when you go on maternity leave. To qualify for the benefits, you must be receiving less than your normal wages while you are on maternity leave.

How much is maternity UIF in South Africa?

The UIF benefit is between 38 – 58% of your salary (up to a maximum of R12478). For example: If your salary is R12478 or more, you will receive R155. 89 per day (about R4676 p.m.). You cannot receive more than this maximum amount.

How long does maternity UIF take to pay?

A: It can take between 5 to 8 weeks from the date your payment was submitted for you to receive your first payment. Once your application has been approved you will have to submit a UI4 form every month in order to receive your full four months claims.

How long is paid maternity leave in South Africa?

Benefits are paid for a maximum duration of 17.32 weeks (121 days).

(1) An employee is entitled to at least four consecutive months of maternity leave. (b) on a date from which a medical practitioner or a midwife certifies that it is necessary for the employee’s health or that of her unborn child.