Holiday Bonus Fund & Leave Pay Fund

How do I make a Holiday Bonus Fund and Leave Pay Fund Claim?

Members who leave their employer or establishment during the course of the year may qualify for payment from the Holiday Bonus Fund and Leave Pay Fund, depending on the date and reason for termination of employment.

When will my claim be processed?

01 January to 31 August

Ad-hoc Payment

If you leave your employer or establishment through resignation, retirement, retrenchment, or dismissal during this period, your Holiday Bonus Fund and Leave Pay Fund will be processed as an ad-hoc payment, with a two-month waiting period.

01 September to 30 September

December Council Payout

If you leave your employer or establishment through resignation, retirement, retrenchment, or dismissal during this period, your Holiday Bonus Fund and Leave Pay Fund will be processed as part of the end-of-year Council payout in December.

01 October to December Closure

Ad-hoc Payment

If you leave your employer or establishment through resignation or retirement from 01 October to establishment closure in December, your Holiday Bonus Fund and Leave Pay Fund will be processed as an ad-hoc payment, with a two-month waiting period.

Claim Requirements

  1. Obtain the Claim Form

    You can obtain the claim form from the link provided on this page, or by visiting one of our offices in Johannesburg, Free State, or Pretoria.

  2. Prepare the Supporting Documents

    The claim form must be submitted together with the required supporting documents.

    • Proof of bank account letter
    • Letter from the employer stating the reason for termination of employment
    • Certified copy of your South African ID
    • Certified copy of your passport, if you are a foreign national
  3. Submit the Claim

    Once the completed claim form and all supporting documents have been submitted, the claim will be reviewed and processed according to the applicable payout period.

Please ensure that all required documents are submitted with the claim form. Missing or incomplete documents may delay the processing of your Holiday Bonus Fund and Leave Pay Fund claim.