The reason why the Unemployment Insurance Act (UIF) exists is to provide protection to workers who become unemployed. It prescribes claiming unemployment benefits for unemployment, maternity benefits, illness benefits, adoption benefits and dependents’ benefits.

UIF Enquiry Contact Details

Operating Hours:	07:30 to 16:00, Monday to Friday.
Telephone Number(s):	012 337 1700 (Switchboard) 012 337 1680 (Call Centre) 0800 843 843/0800 UIF UIF (Call Centre)
Fax Number(s):	086 713 3000
Street Address:	UIF Building230 Lillian Ngoyi Street, Absa Towers, Pretoria Central
Postal Address:	The UIFPretoria0052
Email Address:	webmaster2@labour.gov.za uifcomplaints@labour.gov.za GautengPO@labour.gov.za