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South Africa 2025 · Employee + employer contributions · R17,712/month ceiling

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UIF Quick Facts

  • · Both the employee and employer each contribute 1% of the employee's remuneration.
  • · UIF is capped at a monthly remuneration of R17,712 (i.e., maximum R177.12 per side).
  • · UIF applies to all employees working more than 24 hours per month.
  • · Contributions are paid to SARS monthly via the EMP201 return.
  • · UIF benefits cover unemployment, illness, maternity and adoption leave.
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People Also Ask

Why does the employer pay UIF too?

UIF is a shared contribution by design — both employee and employer pay 1% each, funding the Unemployment Insurance Fund together.

What happens to UIF contributions if I never claim?

They remain in the national UIF fund. There's no individual refund for not claiming — UIF is a social insurance scheme, not a personal savings account.

Does UIF apply to part-time employees?

Yes, provided they work more than 24 hours a month for that employer — below that threshold, they're excluded from UIF.

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