To find out if there are any unclaimed benefits owing to you, you can access a central database on the Financial Sector Conduct Authority website at Here you can input basic information such as your name, ID number, fund name, name of employer etc, so that the search engine can check for a match.
How do I check my GEPF statement?
The statement is sent out through emails or post offices once in a year, but it can also be issued on request. If you have not received your statement, please don’t hesitate to call the GEPF Toll free number at 0800 117 669. Members can also visit GEPF offices nationwide to request the statement.
What does GEPF mean?
Government Employees Pension Fund
The Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) is a Defined Benefit pension fund that was established in May 1996, when various public sector funds were consolidated. The Fund’s core business is to oversee pensions and other benefits for government employees in South Africa.
How much will UIF pay me?
The UIF payout system makes payments in the percentage of the salary you earned while contributing to it. The highest amount that can be paid is 58% of what you earned per day. Workers who earned less than R12,478 will receive around 36-56% of their average salary for the four years they had been making the payments.
How long does it take for GEPF to pay?
Wherever possible, GEPF tries to pay this benefit within 72 hours of receiving the application. The benefit is paid out as a cash lump sum and is taxable.
How do I get my pension statement?
If you have a pension, but aren’t receiving statements, you’ll need to contact your pension provider. You can find their details on any pension paperwork you may have received when you joined the scheme.
Are there benefits to talking about your salary at work?
There are several benefits to comparing the salary you receive with what your co-workers are making. One is that you can get a better idea of how to price your own work. Traci Fenton, CEO of the leadership and business design firm WorldBlu, advocates for a democratic workplace where salaries are discussed openly.
Is it worth it to pay your employees more?
The benefits outweigh the costs. Increasing employee salaries can feel painful at first. It may mean less profit for your business in the short term. Over time, though, it may not only improve company culture and happiness but also save you money.
When to ask if your pay is appropriate?
“At some point, the answer gets down to, ‘We feel your pay is appropriate,’ and if the individual says, ‘I don’t,’ we can’t do much more,” Bennett says. That’s when it’s time to fire up you job search and look for a company that will pay you what you’re worth.
How are salaried employees paid and how are they paid?
Salaried employees are usually not paid based on the hours they work; instead, they are paid the same amount each pay period, based on their total salary.
