UIF illness benefits
You must be an employed UIF contributor unable to work because of illness and receive less than your normal wages while on sick leave.
Always open
Grant
You can apply at any time
There is no closing date. Apply through the official channel below.
About
Illness benefits are for employed UIF contributors who cannot work because of illness. You can apply if you receive less than your normal wages while on sick leave.
What it covers
Benefits may cover the difference between employer pay and the prescribed rate, up to 365 days subject to credits; the general normal-benefit rate is a sliding scale of 38–60%.
- Illness benefits while unable to work
Who can apply
Be an employed UIF contributor
Be unable to work because of illness
Receive less than your normal wages while on sick leave
Documents to prepare
13-digit bar-coded or Smart Card RSA ID, passport or valid foreign national passport/ID, asylum seeker or refugee document
Banking details UI-2.8 form
Declaration of remuneration received while on illness leave
Doctor’s medical certificate
UI-2.7 form
UI-3 form
How to apply
- 1Apply at your nearest labour centre.
Sources
Official sourceUnemployment Insurance Fund (UIF)Checked against www.gov.za on 22 Oct 2026. Govnet is independent — always confirm with the provider.