Compensation for occupational injury or disease
The worker must be injured in the course of their work and lose income or be impaired as a result.
Always open
Grant
You can apply at any time
There is no closing date. Apply through the official channel below.
About
The Compensation Fund covers permanent and casual workers, trainees and apprentices who are injured in the course of their work and lose income or are impaired as a result. Employers must report workplace injuries to the Fund within seven days.
What it covers
- Compensation for workers injured in the course of work who lose income or are impaired.
Who can apply
The injury must occur in the course of work.
The worker must lose income or be impaired as a result.
The employer must report the injury within seven days of its occurrence.
How to apply
- 1The employer reports the occupational injury to the Compensation Fund within seven days.
Sources
Official sourceCompensation FundChecked against www.gov.za on 23 Oct 2026. Govnet is independent — always confirm with the provider.