labour.gov.za How To Register with the UIF : South African Department

Organisation : South African Department of Labour
Type of Facilities : Register & De-register With UIF
Head Quarters : Pretoria

Website : https://www.labour.gov.za/DOL/Forms/AllItems.aspx
Online Registration Forms : https://www.labour.gov.za/
De Register Here : https://www.labour.gov.za/

How To Register With UIF?

** There are various ways to register with the UIF.
** It is employers’ responsibility to fill in and send the forms to register themselves and their workers.

Related : The South African Department of Labour How to Pay the UIF : www.southafricain.com/4040.html

Registering Online :
** If employers want to register online they should use the following steps

Step 1 : Get the necessary information ready
** Get information like the ID numbers and addresses of employers and workers ready before registering.

Step 2 : Complete the online registration
** Complete the online registration forms

NB : This Form Of Registration Is Currently Not Active

Re : If employers want to register via e-mail they should use the following steps :
Step 1 : Get the forms
** Get the UI-8 and UI-19 (for business employers) or the UI-8D and UI-19 (for domestic employers) from the website.

Step 2 : Fill in the forms
** Employers must complete the forms for both themselves and their workers. The form for the registration of workers asks for an employer reference number. Employers who do not have a reference number yet, can leave this part open. The UIF will create a reference number and send it to you. Also ignore the part asking for a signature.

Step 3 : E-Mail the forms
Domestic Employers :
** E-mail the forms to the UIF at webmaster AT uif.gov.za.

Commercial Employers :
** E-mail the forms to the UIF at webmaster AT uif.gov.za.

Registering Via Telephone :
** If employers want to register via telephone they should use the following steps

Step 1 : Get the necessary information ready
** Get information like the ID numbers and addresses of employers and workers ready before phoning the UIF.

Step 2 : Phone the UIF
** Phone the UIF at (012) 337 1680 and follow the instructions of the UIF official.

NB : This Form Of Registration Is Currently Not Active

Registering Via Fax :
** If employers want to register via fax they should use the following steps

Step 1 : Call the UIF fax line
** Get UI-8 for commercial employers or UI-8D for domestic/private household and UI-19 from their nearest Department of Labour or Department of Labour’s website.

Step 2 : Fill in the forms
** Employers must complete the forms for both themselves and their workers.
** The form for the registration of workers asks for an employer reference number.
** Employers who do not have a reference number yet, can leave this part open.
** The UIF will create a reference number and send it to you.

Step 3 : Fax the forms back
** Fax the completed forms back to the UIF at 086 713 3000.

Registering Via Mail :
** If employers want to register via mail they should use the following steps

Step 1 : Get the forms
** Get the UI-8 and UI-19 (for business employers) or the UI-8D and UI-19 (for domestic employers) from the website or at any labour centre.

Step 2 : Fill in the forms
** Employers must complete the forms for both themselves and their workers.
** The form for the registration of workers asks for an employer reference number.
** Employers who do not have a reference number yet, can leave this part open.
** The UIF will create a reference number and send it to you.

Step 3 : Mail the forms
Mail the forms to the UIF at
The UIF
Pretoria
0052
** Postage is payable on all mail sent to the UIF.

Registering at a Labour Centre :
** If employers want to register at a labour centre they should use the following steps

Step 1 : Get the necessary information ready
** Get information like the ID numbers and addresses of employers and workers ready before going to the labour centre.

Step 2 : Get the forms
** Get the UI-8 and UI-19 (for business employers) or the UI-8D and UI-19 (for domestic employers) from the labour centre staff.

Step 3 : Fill in the forms
** Employers must complete the forms for both themselves and their workers. The form for the registration of workers asks for an employer reference number. Employers who do not have a reference number yet, can leave this part open. The UIF will create a reference number and send it to you.

Step 4 : Hand in the forms
** Hand in the forms with the labour centre staff.

How To De-register With UIF?

Step 1 : Fill in the form
** Employers must fill in the UI-19 form (the same form you use to register workers). Indicate in the last two columns why and from when your worker(s) do not work for you anymore.

Step 2 : Send in the form
Employers can send the form to the UIF by
mailing it to :
UIF
Pretoria
0052
faxing it to : (012) 337 1943
e-mailing it to : webmaster AT uif.gov.za (commercial employers can also use this address)

Step 3 : Follow up
** Call the UIF at 012 337 1680 or your nearest labour centre to find out whether they have received your form and have de-registered you or your workers.
** Keep your employer reference number and the date when your workers stopped working ready when you call.

** The UIF will only de-register the workers.
** If employers want to register new workers, they can use the same employer reference number they received before.
** If employers do not want to register workers again, they must tell the UIF to remove them from the database in writing.

FAQ On UIF Registration

Frequently Asked Questions FAQ On UIF Registration

Q: What are the benefits of UIF registration?
A: UIF registration provides financial security for workers who are unable to work due to various reasons. The benefits include unemployment benefits, illness benefits, maternity benefits, and adoption benefits.

Q: How do I register for UIF in South Africa?
A: To register for UIF in South Africa, you can visit the Department of Labour website or visit your nearest labour center. You will need to complete the necessary registration forms and provide supporting documentation.

Q: What documentation is required for UIF registration?
A: To register for UIF, you will need to provide your company registration documents, proof of identity, proof of address, and proof of employee earnings.

Q: What is the deadline for UIF registration in South Africa?
A: Employers are required to register for UIF within seven days of employing their first worker.

Additional Simplified Procedure

Here are the steps on how to register with the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) in South Africa:
1. Go to the UIF website on https://ufiling.labour.gov.za/.
2. Click on the “Register” button.
3. Select the type of registration you need. If you are an employer, you will need to select “Employer Registration”.
4. Enter your personal information, including your name, surname, date of birth, and contact details.
5. Enter your South African ID number or passport number.
6. Enter your business registration number, if applicable.
7. Enter your bank account details.
8. Click on the “Submit” button.

You will receive an SMS or email confirmation once your registration has been successful. You will then be able to log in to the uFiling website and start declaring and paying your UIF contributions.

Here are some additional things to keep in mind when registering with the UIF:
** You must be a South African citizen or permanent resident.
** You must have a valid South African ID number or passport number.
** You must have a bank account in South Africa.

If you have any questions about the registration process, you can contact the UIF on 0800 030 007.

Here are some of the benefits of registering with the UIF:
** You will be eligible to receive unemployment benefits if you lose your job.
** You will be eligible to receive maternity benefits if you become pregnant.
** You will be eligible to receive illness benefits if you are unable to work due to illness.
** You will be eligible to receive funeral benefits if a family member dies.