The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) is a social security system that provides financial assistance to workers who have lost their jobs, been retrenched or are unable to work due to illness, maternity, adoption or family responsibility.
The UIF helps by providing temporary financial relief to eligible workers, which can help them to cover their basic needs during periods of unemployment or when they need to take time off work.
You can complete the entire UIF application process online, as well as upload your supporting documents online using uFiling in a few simple steps.
How To Upload Supporting Documents
- Open your internet browser and visit the uFiling website.
- Log into your uFiling profile.
- Apply for Maternity Benefits until your application is successfully submitted.
- After you have submitted your application, download the Medical Certificate and Leave Income form.
- A claimant must complete the adoption order and your employer must complete the income leave form.
- Once these forms have been completed and signed, save them as a PDF.
- Click on 'application history'.
- Click on 'upload documents' and select the completed and signed PDF forms from your device.
- Once you have successfully uploaded the documents, select 'submit documents'.
- A message will appear on the screen confirming that your documents have been uploaded successfully.
- Click on 'finish' and wait for feedback.
Please note that your employer must declare your termination of employment to the UIF. If declarations are not updated, the claim process will be delayed.
You must upload a UI.19 form only after the Assessor has parked your claim.
You can check the status of your declaration on uFiling regularly.
The UIF is an important social security system that helps to provide financial support to workers in South Africa during times of need, and helps to promote economic stability and growth.
