What Is UIF (Unemployment Insurance Fund) in South Africa?
Tax & Compliance
Explained Simply
UIF contributions are 1% from the employee and 1% from the employer (2% total), calculated on remuneration up to R17,712 per month — maximum R177.12 per side. Employers declare and pay UIF with PAYE via the monthly EMP201, due by the 7th of the following month. Unemployment benefits are typically 38%–60% of average salary for up to 12 months.
Working out deductions? Use the UIF contribution calculator.
Claiming? Estimate your benefit with the UIF payout calculator.
Employ a domestic worker? Domestic worker guide covers UIF and uFiling.
Free Tool
UIF Calculator
Calculate employee and employer UIF contributions. 1% each, capped at R17,712 monthly remuneration.
Related Terms
- PAYE (Pay As You Earn)PAYE is the system through which employers deduct income tax from employees' salaries and pay it directly to SARS on their behalf each month.
- SDL (Skills Development Levy)SDL is a compulsory levy of 1% of total employee remuneration that South African employers pay to fund skills development and training programmes.