UIF Toolkit
UIF Calculation Methodology
Detailed explanation of statutory rules, rounding conventions, statutory ceiling and data sources.
Single source of statutory truth
- Remuneration ceiling: R17,712.00 per month (effective 1 June 2021 per Government Gazette)
- Contribution rate: 1% employee + 1% employer (maximum R177.12 each)
- Credit days: 1 credit per 4 days of employment, maximum 365 days
- IRR range: 38% at or above the ceiling to 60% at low incomes
- Benefit tiers: Days 1–238 at the sliding IRR; days 239–365 at 20%
Official sources
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South African Revenue Service (SARS)Guide for Employers in respect of the Unemployment Insurance Contributions ActOfficial sourceDepartment of Employment and Labour — Unemployment Insurance FundUIF Benefit Calculation Fact Sheet — Daily Income, IRR and Credit DaysOfficial sourceDepartment of Employment and LabourUIF Online e-Services Portal (Employee Claims & Status)Official sourceGovernment GazetteUnemployment Insurance Act, 2001 (Act No. 63 of 2001) and AmendmentsOfficial source