The Requirement to Register in South Africa for UIF

How Can I Claim My UIF  in South Africa?

In order  to claim from the UIF you need to go to your nearest Labour Office or register and claim online. There you will be asked to sign the unemployment register. You will be told when you need to come back and sign the register again.

Can I Claim My UIF in South Africa?

To claim unemployment benefits you need to have:

• A copy of 13-digit bar-coded identity document.
• A copy of your last six payslips.
• Information supplied by your employer (UI-19).
• A service certificate from the employer.
• Proof of registration as a work seeker.
• A fully completed registration form.

What are the Requirement to Claim UIF in South Africa?

If you want to receive unemployment benefits you need to be prepared to:

• Go for training or career counseling if the UIF officer asks you to.
• Be available for work. If you are offered work, you need to be ready to work.
• Go to different companies to ask for work. You will get a form that needs to be signed showing that you have looked for work and that there are no jobs available.