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Where to look for a real job for free, how to write a CV that actually gets read, how to fund your studies, and what to do when you lose your job - without paying a cent or falling for a scam.
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Your Pension Fund When You Leave a Job in South Africa
When you resign, are retrenched, or dismissed, you must decide what to do with your pension or provident fund. The two-pot system (from September 2024) changes the rules. Here is what you can access and how the tax works.
Read the guideHow to Claim UIF Maternity Benefits in South Africa
If you are employed and pregnant, UIF pays you while you are on maternity leave - between 38% and 60% of your salary for up to 17 weeks. Here is how to apply, what you need, and what to watch out for.
Read the guideHow to Find a Real Job in South Africa (Without Getting Scammed)
Where to actually look for work in South Africa for free - including the data-free SA Youth network - how to apply for government jobs, and how to spot the 'pay-a-fee' job scams that prey on jobseekers.
Read the guideHow to Write a CV That Actually Gets Read
A no-nonsense guide to writing a South African CV that gets past the screening software and onto a human's desk - what to include, what to leave out, and how to tailor it to each job.
Read the guideNSFAS, Bursaries and Learnerships: How to Fund Your Future
How to pay for studying or earn while you learn in South Africa - who qualifies for NSFAS, what it covers, how the 'missing middle' loan works, and where to find free learnerships.
Read the guideHow to Claim UIF When You Lose Your Job
A step-by-step guide to claiming UIF unemployment benefits in South Africa - who can claim, the UI-19 and other documents you need, how to apply online or at a Labour Centre, and how long it takes.
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Lost your job?
UIF is money you already paid in - claim it. And remember: no real job, learnership or bursary ever asks you to pay a fee.