{"id":23138,"date":"2019-11-26T06:43:12","date_gmt":"2019-11-26T06:43:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ufilingguide.co.za\/?page_id=63"},"modified":"2019-11-26T06:43:12","modified_gmt":"2019-11-26T06:43:12","slug":"how-do-i-register-for-uif","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/how-do-i-register-for-uif\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I register for UIF?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"advads-atf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-1971943\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Responsive ads atf -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"8381596201\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div><p><strong>Employers can register at the UIF in the following ways:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Registering online &nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p>Step 1:&nbsp;Get the necessary information (ID numbers, addresses of employers and workers) ready.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Step 2:&nbsp;Complete the online registration forms.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Note:&nbsp;<strong>Online<\/strong>registration is not yet active.&nbsp;<br \/><br \/>The best alternative will be to complete the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.labour.gov.za\/DOL\/documents\/forms\/unemployment-insurance-fund\/form-ui-8-application-for-registration-as-an-employer-with-the-uif\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UI-8<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.labour.gov.za\/DOL\/documents\/forms\/unemployment-insurance-fund\/form-ui-19-declaration-of-information-of-commercial-employees-and-workers-employed-in-a-private-household.doc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UI-19<\/a>&nbsp;forms&nbsp;and submit them at your nearest UIF office for processing. After this, you will be issued with a reference number, with which you can complete the registration processes online.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Registering via e-mail&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p>Step 1:&nbsp;Get the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.labour.gov.za\/DOL\/documents\/forms\/unemployment-insurance-fund\/form-ui-8-application-for-registration-as-an-employer-with-the-uif\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UI-8<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.labour.gov.za\/DOL\/documents\/forms\/unemployment-insurance-fund\/form-ui-19-declaration-of-information-of-commercial-employees-and-workers-employed-in-a-private-household.doc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UI-19<\/a>&nbsp;(for business employers); or the&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.labour.gov.za\/DOL\/documents\/forms\/unemployment-insurance-fund\/form-ui-8d-application-for-registration-as-an-employer-of-workers-in-a-private-household\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UI-8D<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.labour.gov.za\/DOL\/documents\/forms\/unemployment-insurance-fund\/form-ui-19-declaration-of-information-of-commercial-employees-and-workers-employed-in-a-private-household.doc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UI-19<\/a>&nbsp;(for domestic employers) from the website.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Step 2:&nbsp;Employers must complete the forms for both themselves and their workers. This form of registration of workers asks for an employer reference number. However, if the employer does not have a reference number yet, this part can be left open. The UIF will create a reference number and send it to the employer.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Step 3:&nbsp;Both domestic and commercial employers can e-mail the forms to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:webmaster@uif.gov.za\">webmaster@uif.gov.za<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Registering via telephone<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p>Step 1:&nbsp;Get the necessary information (ID numbers and addresses of employers and workers) ready before phoning the UIF.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Step 2:&nbsp;Phone the UIF at 012 337 1680 and follow the instructions of the UIF official.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Note:&nbsp;<strong>Telephonic registration is not yet active.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p>The best alternative will be to complete the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.labour.gov.za\/DOL\/documents\/forms\/unemployment-insurance-fund\/form-ui-8-application-for-registration-as-an-employer-with-the-uif\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UI-8<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.labour.gov.za\/DOL\/documents\/forms\/unemployment-insurance-fund\/form-ui-19-declaration-of-information-of-commercial-employees-and-workers-employed-in-a-private-household.doc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UI-19<\/a>&nbsp;forms&nbsp;and submit them at your nearest UIF office for processing. After this, you will be issued with a reference number, with which you can complete the registration processes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Registering via fax&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p>Step 1:&nbsp;Get the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.labour.gov.za\/DOL\/documents\/forms\/unemployment-insurance-fund\/form-ui-8-application-for-registration-as-an-employer-with-the-uif\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UI-8<\/a>&nbsp;(commercial employers) or the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.labour.gov.za\/DOL\/documents\/forms\/unemployment-insurance-fund\/form-ui-8d-application-for-registration-as-an-employer-of-workers-in-a-private-household\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UI-8D<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.labour.gov.za\/DOL\/documents\/forms\/unemployment-insurance-fund\/form-ui-19-declaration-of-information-of-commercial-employees-and-workers-employed-in-a-private-household.doc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UI-19<\/a>&nbsp;(domestic\/private employers) forms from your nearest Department of Labour office, or on the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.labour.gov.za\/DOL\/documents\/forms\/unemployment-insurance-fund\/forms-and-sample-documents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Department of Labour&#8217;s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Step 2:&nbsp;Fill in the forms.&nbsp;Employers must complete the forms for both themselves and their workers.&nbsp;This form of registration of workers asks for an employer reference number. However, if the employer does not have a reference number yet, this part can be left open. The UIF will create a reference number and send it to the employer.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Step 3:&nbsp;Fax the completed forms back to the UIF at 086 713 3000.<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Registering via mail&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p>Step 1:&nbsp;Get the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.labour.gov.za\/DOL\/documents\/forms\/unemployment-insurance-fund\/form-ui-8-application-for-registration-as-an-employer-with-the-uif\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UI-8<\/a>&nbsp;(commercial employers) or the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.labour.gov.za\/DOL\/documents\/forms\/unemployment-insurance-fund\/form-ui-8d-application-for-registration-as-an-employer-of-workers-in-a-private-household\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UI-8D<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.labour.gov.za\/DOL\/documents\/forms\/unemployment-insurance-fund\/form-ui-19-declaration-of-information-of-commercial-employees-and-workers-employed-in-a-private-household.doc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UI-19<\/a>&nbsp;(domestic\/private employers) forms from your nearest Department of Labour office, or on the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.labour.gov.za\/DOL\/documents\/forms\/unemployment-insurance-fund\/forms-and-sample-documents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Department of Labour&#8217;s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Step 2:&nbsp;Fill in the forms.&nbsp;Employers must complete the forms for both themselves and their workers.&nbsp;This form of registration of workers asks for an employer reference number. However, if the employer does not have a reference number yet, this part can be left open. The UIF will create a reference number and send it to the employer.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Step 3:&nbsp;Mail the forms to the UIF at: The UIF, Pretoria, 0052.<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Registering at a labour centre &nbsp;<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p><strong>\u200bStep 1:&nbsp;<\/strong>Get the necessary information (ID numbers and addresses of employers and workers) ready before visiting a&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.labour.gov.za\/DOL\/contacts\/Labour%20Centres\/labour-centres-western-cape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">labour centre near you<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2:&nbsp;<\/strong>Get the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.labour.gov.za\/DOL\/documents\/forms\/unemployment-insurance-fund\/form-ui-8-application-for-registration-as-an-employer-with-the-uif\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UI-8<\/a>&nbsp;(commercial employers) or the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.labour.gov.za\/DOL\/documents\/forms\/unemployment-insurance-fund\/form-ui-8d-application-for-registration-as-an-employer-of-workers-in-a-private-household\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UI-8D<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.labour.gov.za\/DOL\/documents\/forms\/unemployment-insurance-fund\/form-ui-19-declaration-of-information-of-commercial-employees-and-workers-employed-in-a-private-household.doc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UI-19<\/a>&nbsp;(domestic\/private employers) forms from your nearest Department of Labour office.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3:&nbsp;<\/strong>Fill in the forms.&nbsp;Employers must complete the forms for both themselves and their workers.&nbsp;This form of registration of workers asks for an employer reference number. However, if the employer does not have a reference number yet, this part can be left open. The UIF will create a reference number and send it to the employer.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4:&nbsp;<\/strong>Hand in the forms to the labour centre staff.<\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n<p><strong>The UIF&nbsp;uFiling online service&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ufiling.co.za\/Home\/Index\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">uFiling<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;is a&nbsp;<strong>free<\/strong>,&nbsp;secure and easy-to-use system allowing employers to update individual employee salary details. It enables a streamlined UIF declaration returns process and automatically calculates the UIF contributions associated with your monthly return.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>uFiling integrates securely with the UIF systems when issued declarations are submitted and contribution payments are made.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Leveraging the flexibility of the internet, uFiling gives employers 24\/7 access to UIF declaration information from anywhere in the world, provided you have an internet connection.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>With regular updates and automated e-mail notifications from uFiling, you are now able to use uFiling to help ensure you as an employer will remain compliant with the latest UIF legislative requirements, eliminating the stress and hassles usually associated with compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>There are different steps to take&nbsp;to activate the&nbsp;specific&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ufiling.co.za\/Home\/Index\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">uFiling<\/a>&nbsp;account&nbsp;applicable to 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NSFAS provides financial aid in the form of <strong>bursaries and loans<\/strong> to qualifying students at public universities and TVET colleges in South Africa.<\/p>\n<p>This guide will walk you through <strong>everything you need to know about the NSFAS loan application process<\/strong>, from eligibility requirements to application steps and frequently asked questions.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udccc What is NSFAS?<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)<\/strong> is a government-funded financial aid scheme aimed at helping students from low- and middle-income households to access tertiary education without the burden of upfront fees.<\/p>\n<p>NSFAS <strong>offers both bursaries and income-contingent loans<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bursaries<\/strong>: For eligible students who meet academic and household income criteria (especially for TVET and university students).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Loans<\/strong>: For students who do not meet all bursary criteria or who are pursuing postgraduate qualifications not funded under bursary schemes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\u2705 Who Qualifies for an NSFAS Loan?<\/h2>\n<p>To qualify for an NSFAS loan (especially for postgraduate students or programs not funded under the bursary system), you must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be a <strong>South African citizen<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Be <strong>financially needy<\/strong>, with a household income of <strong>less than R350,000 per year<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Have a <strong>valid South African ID<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Be <strong>enrolled or accepted<\/strong> to study at a <strong>public university or TVET college<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Not be funded through another bursary program that covers all expenses.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain satisfactory <strong>academic progress<\/strong> (returning students).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcda Courses Funded by NSFAS<\/h2>\n<p>NSFAS primarily funds <strong>undergraduate qualifications<\/strong>, but certain <strong>postgraduate programs (e.g., PGCE, postgraduate diplomas in education, and professional courses like LLB)<\/strong> may be considered under the <strong>NSFAS loan scheme<\/strong>, not bursaries.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re studying:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Undergraduate degree or diploma<\/strong>: You are likely eligible for a full NSFAS bursary.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Postgraduate study<\/strong>: You may qualify for a loan, depending on the course and funding availability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcc4 Required Documents for NSFAS Application<\/h2>\n<p>When applying, make sure you have the following documents scanned and ready:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Certified copy of your South African ID or Smart Card<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parent(s) or guardian(s) ID documents<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of income<\/strong> (latest payslips, UIF, or affidavit if unemployed).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Consent Form<\/strong> signed by your parent(s)\/guardian(s) to allow NSFAS to verify income.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of registration or acceptance at a public institution<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Academic transcripts<\/strong> (for continuing or postgraduate students).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udda5\ufe0f How to Apply for an NSFAS Loan Online<\/h2>\n<h3>Step-by-Step NSFAS Online Application Process (2025)<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Visit the NSFAS Website<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Go to: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/\">https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Create an Account<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cMyNSFAS\u201d<\/strong> and register your profile.<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ll need a <strong>valid email address<\/strong> and <strong>South African cellphone number<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Choose a strong password and verify your account via email or SMS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Login and Start the Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>After registration, log in to your <strong>MyNSFAS<\/strong> account.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cApply\u201d<\/strong> to begin a new application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Fill in Your Personal Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Input your <strong>ID number<\/strong>, name, surname, and other details exactly as they appear on your ID.<\/li>\n<li>Provide <strong>household income information<\/strong> and living arrangements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Upload Required Documents<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Upload all supporting documents in <strong>PDF or JPEG format<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Each document must be clear and under the size limit specified.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Submit Your Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Review your application for accuracy.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>\u201cSubmit\u201d<\/strong> and wait for a confirmation message.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Track Your Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Log in regularly to check your application status.<\/li>\n<li>You will be notified via SMS and email at each stage of the process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Important NSFAS Dates (2025)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Application Opening Date<\/strong>: September 1, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Application Deadline<\/strong>: January 31, 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Appeals Period<\/strong>: February 2026 (if rejected)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Disbursement<\/strong>: After registration and approval<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Note: Dates are subject to change; always confirm on the official NSFAS website.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcb8 What Does the NSFAS Loan Cover?<\/h2>\n<p>NSFAS funding typically includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tuition fees<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Registration fees<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Accommodation (if living away from home)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Meals and transport<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Learning materials (e.g., textbooks)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For <strong>loans<\/strong>, repayment is only required <strong>once you start working and earn above a threshold<\/strong> (around R30,000 annually, but subject to change).<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udd04 NSFAS Loan Repayment<\/h2>\n<p>Repayments are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Income-contingent<\/strong> \u2013 you only repay when you can afford to.<\/li>\n<li>Administered by <strong>DHET (Department of Higher Education and Training)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Interest-bearing<\/strong>, but interest rates are low and favorable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also apply for a <strong>partial loan conversion to a bursary<\/strong> if you perform well academically.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udd01 How to Appeal a Rejected NSFAS Application<\/h2>\n<p>If your application is rejected, you may submit an appeal via your MyNSFAS portal:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Log into your MyNSFAS account.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cTrack Funding Progress\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>If rejected, click on <strong>\u201cSubmit Appeal\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Upload any missing or corrected documents.<\/li>\n<li>Provide a clear explanation or motivation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcf1 NSFAS Contact Information<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Website<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/\">https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Email<\/strong>: <a href=\"mailto:info@nsfas.org.za\">info@nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Toll-Free Number<\/strong>: 08000 67327 (Monday\u2013Friday, 8 AM\u20135 PM)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Twitter<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/myNSFAS\">@myNSFAS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Facebook<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/myNSFAS\">NSFAS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcdd Final Tips Before Applying<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Apply <strong>early<\/strong> to avoid system overload near the deadline.<\/li>\n<li>Use <strong>your own email and cellphone number<\/strong> (do not use someone else\u2019s).<\/li>\n<li>Double-check that all your documents are <strong>certified and legible<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Keep a <strong>copy of your submission confirmation<\/strong> for reference.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>By following this guide, you can confidently apply for NSFAS funding and move one step closer to achieving your academic and career dreams\u2014without the burden of immediate financial pressure.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Employers can register at the UIF in the following ways:&nbsp; Registering online &nbsp; Step 1:&nbsp;Get the necessary information (ID numbers, addresses of employers and workers) ready. 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