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Important Notice: In South Africa, contributing to a healthcare plan or retirement plan is not compulsory.
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SDL
Skills Development Levy
SDL is a levy imposed to encourage learning and development in South Africa and is determined by an employer’s salary bill. The funds are to be used to develop and improve the skills of employees. The levies are then distributed via SETA, which stands for Sector Education and Training Authority.
Skills Development Levy (SDL) is 1% of Gross Salary
UIF
Unemployment Insurance Fund
The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) gives short-term relief to workers when they become unemployed or are unable to work because of maternity, adoption and parental leave, or illness. It also provides relief to the dependants of a deceased contributor. The unemployment insurance system in South Africa is governed by the following legislation: Unemployment Insurance Act, 2001 (the UI Act) Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act, 2002 (the UIC Act)
Calculated at 1% of gross salary, capped at ZAR 17,712/month
Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) is 1% of Gross Salary up to a ceiling of R17 712 per month, i.e. the UIF contribution should not be more than R 177.12 per month or R 2125.44 per annum (12×177.12 = R 2125.44)
COIDA
Compensation for Occupation Injuries and Diseases Act
The Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) 130 of 1993 intends: – to provide for compensation for disablement caused by occupational injuries or diseases sustained or contracted by employees in the course of their employment, or for death resulting from such injuries or diseases; and – to provide for matters connected therewith. COIDA income is calculated from gross salary and pro-rated year-to-date, so monthly figures may vary from this estimate.
Calculated at 0.25% of COIDA Income, capped at 1493.32 ZAR / year (Gross salary cap at ZAR 597328/year)
Compensation for Occupation Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA). The annual salary limit is R597 328. The monthly figure is calculated as follows: Gross Salary x 0.25% but the annual gross salary is capped at R597 328 so in the annual calculation field the COIDA contribution should not exceed R 1493.32 (R597 328*0.25%)
- Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF): 1% of Gross Salary up to a ceiling of R17 712 per month, i.e. the maximum UIF contribution is R 177.12 per month.
- Skills Development Levy (SDL):1% of Gross Salary
- Compensation for Occupation Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA): 0.25% of Gross Salary
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