Claiming UIF
Claiming Maternity UIF Benefits
Expert assistance to help you claim your maternity benefits without the stress
If you are pregnant, have recently given birth, or have been placed on maternity leave, you may qualify for UIF Maternity Benefits. These benefits are designed to support mothers during their time away from work, helping to cover income while you focus on your recovery and your newborn.
At UIF Assist SA, we guide you through the entire process from start to finish. We help you gather and complete all required documents, check that everything is accurate, and make sure nothing is missing. We also advise you on how to keep track of your claim. Once your claim is approved, we submit your monthly continuation forms to ensure your payments are processed without delays.
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Some General FAQ's
Who Can Claim Maternity UIF Benefits?
- You must be a South African citizen or permanent resident with valid identification.
- Can be claimed by any female employee who has been contributing to UIF fund for at least 13 weeks prior to making the claim
- Who is pregnant or had given birth to a child and submitted the claim before the child turns 6 months
- Female contributing employees who miscarried in the third trimester or had a stillbirth may claim 6 weeks
- Employees who resign while pregnant or during maternity leave can still claim maternity benefits.
How Much Can I Expect to Receive?
- UIF pays 66% flat rate of your average salary, depending on your income.
- Payments are capped at R17,712 per month.
- The total amount you receive depends on how many credits you have.
- You can receive benefits for up to 121 days (about 4 months) if you have not returned to work.
- If you sadly experience a third-trimester miscarriage or stillbirth, you are still allowed to claim for 6 weeks.
When Should I Apply?
- Apply as soon as possible after going on maternity leave.
- You must apply within 6 months of your baby's birth.
- Applying early ensures you don't lose benefits.
- You must reapply monthly to continue receiving payments.
What Happens Once You Use Our Service?
- One of our expert consultants will contact you to collect the necessary documents or arrange a short consultation call if needed.
- We will complete your application, prepare all documents, and submit everything to the Department of Labour within 24 hours.
- We handle all follow-ups until your application is approved.
- Processing times vary, but we will update you every step of the way.
- Once approved, UIF will pay the money directly into your bank account.
- Every month, we will submit your continuation forms so you keep receiving benefits without delays.
How Will I Receive My Funds?
- We'll ask you for proof of banking details when you apply. Once submitted, the Department registers your details and pays your benefits straight into your bank account.
- Processing usually takes 7–10 days, so you might not receive payment on the exact same date every month but it will come directly to your account.
For any further queries on claiming for maternity UIF, you are welcome to email us for assistance. If you are ready for us to proceed with your claim, kindly use our contact form below.
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If you have any questions about claiming Maternity UIF benefits, you're welcome to contact us.
If you're ready to begin your UIF claim, simply use the contact form below.
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