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Free tools for South African workers

Work out your UIF benefits in under a minute

Enter your salary and how long you worked, and our calculators show you an estimate of your UIF payout, how many days you can claim and what to do next. No jargon, no sign-up.

Based on official IRR rules
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Private — nothing is stored

Estimated UIF payout

R4,876/month

Example based on a R12,000 salary

Income replacement rate40.6%
Daily benefit amountR160.30
Credit days available182 days
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Each calculator is built around the official UIF rules and explained in plain language so you know exactly what your estimate means.

How it works

Step 1

Enter your details

Pop in your gross monthly salary and how long you have been contributing to the UIF.

Step 2

See your estimate

We apply the income replacement rate and credit-day rules to show your payout and duration.

Step 3

Claim with confidence

Follow our step-by-step guides to submit your claim on the uFiling portal.

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Everything you need to check your status, log in to uFiling and get help.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is UIF and who qualifies?

The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) gives short-term financial relief to workers who lose their income due to unemployment, maternity, adoption, parental leave, illness, or the death of a contributor. If you and your employer contributed to the fund while you were employed, you can usually claim.

Is the UIF calculator accurate?

Our calculators use the same income replacement rate (IRR) sliding scale and credit-day rules published by the Department of Employment and Labour. They give a close estimate, but the final amount is confirmed by the UIF when your claim is processed.

How much does it cost to use this site?

Everything on uif-calculator.co.za is completely free. We do not ask for payment, and you never have to create an account to use a calculator or read a guide.

Do you submit my UIF claim for me?

No. We are an independent information service and are not connected to the Department of Employment and Labour. We help you understand and estimate your benefits, then guide you to the official uFiling portal to submit your claim.

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