How To

They say first impressions last a lifetime, so always put your best foot forward. However, in the world we are currently living in, your CV is often your only chance to make an impression on a potential employer.

The cost of looking for a job creates a barrier for many job seekers. However, a recent announcement by the South African government, could see these costs cut for job seekers.

The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) provides financial relief to workers who are either unemployed or unable to work. Those who would like to claim benefits, can submit a manual application form.

Being on the job search is a gruelling process. Here are some tips on how to get a job almost immediately.

When the Covid-19 pandemic reached South Africa, the country was placed into a hard lockdown. This severely impacted people's ability to work and generate income.

The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) acknowledged that many workers in South Africa lost income due to the Covid-19 related lockdowns. This saw the introduction of a new relief scheme offered by the fund.

The Covid-19 related lockdown meant that many South Africans lost income as they were not able to work.

The Temporary Employer/Employer Relief Scheme (TERS) was introduced to assist people financially during the Covid-19 pandemic. 

The world is changing so naturally the way we do things will change as well. This is true when it comes to renewing your vehicle licence disc.

Workers in South Africa are required to contribute to the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF). This money ensures contrunters to the fund receive short term financial support should they be unable to work.

The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) evaluates grant applications to ensure that potential beneficiaries are deserving of the grant they are applying for.

Individuals around the country are collecting their January Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant payment.

Schools can no longer force parents to buy certain school uniform items from specific retailers. However, not every school is complying with the new rules.

With just three months left of R350 grant payments, a rejected grant application could leave people without crucial relief.

The Post Office began distributing the January payments of the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant earlier this week.

Are you struggling to update your Pay As You Earn number on the UIF database? Here are simple steps on how to do so. 

The University of South Africa (Unisa) is the country’s largest distance learning institution of higher learning. 

Losing your job can be extremely stressful. You have no income but your living expenses remain.

A short course refers to learning that combines both practical and theoretical skills. It opens up many doors of opportunities for students to learn about a specific industry in a short period of time.

It is worth noting how planning ahead gives people greater freedom over their lives as well as increased productivity when they return back into work.