No — UIF contributions are capped at R177.12 per month, per party. It does not matter how high an employee's salary is. Once their monthly remuneration reaches R17,712, the contribution stays at R177.12.
UIF rate
1%
of monthly remuneration
Monthly ceiling
R17,712
max remuneration for UIF
Max contribution
R177.12
per party, per month
The Unemployment Insurance Act sets a remuneration ceiling to limit contributions. The ceiling is adjusted periodically by the Minister of Employment and Labour. The current ceiling of R17,712/month has been in place since 1 October 2012.
| Monthly Salary | Employee UIF | Employer UIF | Capped? |
|---|---|---|---|
| R10,000 | R100.00 | R100.00 | No |
| R17,712 | R177.12 | R177.12 | At ceiling |
| R30,000 | R177.12 | R177.12 | Yes ✓ |
| R100,000 | R177.12 | R177.12 | Yes ✓ |
What about SDL — is that also capped?
No. SDL has no ceiling. SDL is 1% of all leviable remuneration with no upper limit. A salary of R100,000/month generates R1,000 in SDL every month.
No more checking whether an employee hits the ceiling — TSS Payroll applies R177.12 the moment their salary crosses R17,712.
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