UIF Maternity & Leave Benefits Calculator
Use our UIF maternity leave calculator—also known as a UIF illness benefits calculator or maternity benefit calculator—to estimate top-up benefits for maternity, parental, illness, or adoption leave with our UIF calculator South Africa 2025.
Quick UIF Leave Estimate
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Understanding Your UIF Leave Benefits and Calculations
The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) in South Africa provides crucial financial support during maternity leave, illness periods, and adoption leave. Our UIF leave benefit calculator ensures you understand exactly what top-up benefits you're entitled to receive based on your salary before and during leave.
When you need to take maternity leave, deal with illness, or adopt a child, knowing your potential UIF top-up benefits helps you budget effectively during these important life events. The South African UIF system provides top-up payments when your salary during leave is less than your normal salary.
💸 Leave Benefit Calculation Method
Your UIF leave benefit is calculated as the difference between your daily income before leave and your daily income during leave, up to 66% of your salary (capped at R17,712 per month in 2025).
Calculate Your Leave BenefitsFrequently Asked Questions About UIF Leave Benefits
These are the most common questions about UIF leave benefit calculations, eligibility, and the claims process. Understanding these key points can help you plan your finances better during leave periods.
UIF leave benefit payments typically take 4–8 weeks to process after submission of a complete application. However, this can vary depending on case complexity, document accuracy, and the Department’s workload.
Applications with complete and accurate information process faster. You can track your status via the uFiling portal using your reference number.
UIF leave benefits provide a top-up payment to make up the difference between your salary before and during leave. The benefit is calculated as 66% of your daily income difference, capped at R17,712 per month in 2025.
If your salary during leave is lower than your normal salary, UIF will pay the difference up to the maximum benefit amount.
If you receive no salary during leave (enter 0 in the calculator), UIF will pay you a benefit equal to 66% of your daily income before leave, capped at R17,712 per month. This provides crucial financial support during unpaid leave periods.
This applies to maternity leave, illness leave, and other qualifying leave types where you receive no income.
You can claim UIF leave benefits for up to 121 days (approximately 4 months) for maternity leave, and up to 365 days for illness benefits, depending on your contribution history.
The exact duration depends on how many UIF credits you've accumulated through your work history and contributions.
Yes, you can claim UIF benefits for adoption leave. The benefit is calculated the same way as maternity leave benefits, providing top-up payments for up to 121 days when you adopt a child under 2 years old.
Both adoptive parents may be eligible for leave benefits, providing essential financial support during this important family time.
Additional UIF Leave Resources and Support
Understanding UIF leave benefits is essential for planning your finances during important life events like maternity, illness, or adoption. The Department of Employment and Labour provides several resources and support services to help you navigate the system effectively.
Official UIF Portal
Access the Department of Employment and Labour's uFiling system for official leave benefit claims, calculations, and status tracking.
Visit uFiling PortalUIF Helpline
Get direct assistance with your UIF leave benefit claim, calculation questions, or technical support from trained representatives.
Call 0800 601 451Forms and Documents
Download all necessary UIF forms for leave benefits, including maternity and illness claim forms, plus guidance documents.
Download FormsReady to Calculate Your UIF Leave Benefits?
Use our comprehensive UIF leave calculator to get an accurate estimate of your potential maternity, illness, or adoption leave benefits. It's free, fast, and based on the latest 2025 calculation parameters.