UIF Reduced Work Time Benefit
A contributor outside the domestic worker sector may qualify if reduced working time lowers their income below the applicable benefit level and they have enough credits.
Always open
Grant
You can apply at any time
There is no closing date. Apply through the official channel below.
About
A benefit for contributors who remain employed but lose income because their working time is reduced. It may top up income when total earnings fall below the benefit level they would have received if wholly unemployed.
What it covers
The top-up is subject to the benefit amount; the page says the calculation approach was being changed back to benefit level.
- Income lost because of reduced working time
Who can apply
Must be employed in a sector other than domestic work
Must lose income due to reduced working time while still employed
Total income must fall below the benefit level that would apply if wholly unemployed
Must have enough credits
Documents to prepare
Valid 13-digit bar-coded South African ID or passport/ID, asylum seeker or refugee document
UI 2.1 form
UI 2.8 form
UI 2.7 form
How to apply
- 1Apply at the nearest labour centre
Sources
Official sourceUnemployment Insurance Fund (UIF), Department of Employment and LabourChecked against www.labour.gov.za on 14 Oct 2026. Govnet is independent — always confirm with the provider.