The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) plays a critical role in providing financial relief to workers who lose their jobs or are unable to work due to certain conditions. In the Western Cape, the Department of Labour has established several offices to serve the public efficiently.
Below is a detailed guide to these UIF offices, including their contact information, addresses, and operating hours.
1. Beaufort West UIF Office
- Operating Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30 to 16:00
- Telephone: (023) 414 3427 / 079 872 7140
- Fax: (023) 414 3425
- Street Address: 4 Voortrekker Street, Beaufort West
- Postal Address: PO Box 346, Beaufort West, 6970
- Email: Yolanda.VanWyk@labour.gov.za / orwc.customercare@labour.gov.za
- GPS Coordinates: -32.35383471339632, 22.581005888549846
2. Bellville UIF Office
- Operating Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30 to 16:00
- Telephone: (021) 468 5500 / 082 384 1505
- Fax: (021) 941 7092
- Street Address: 1st Floor, Middestad Mall, 20 Charl Malans Street, Bellville
- Postal Address: PO Box 1789, Bellville, 7535
- Email: Tembekile.Hoza@labour.gov.za / orwc.customercare@labour.gov.za
- GPS Coordinates: -33.9039233204631, 18.63008613389154
3. Cape Town UIF Office
- Operating Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30 to 16:00
- Telephone: (021) 468 5500 / 076 879 3477
- Fax: (021) 468 5510
- Street Address: 22 Parade Street, Thomas Boydell Building, Cape Town
- Postal Address: PO Box 872, Cape Town, 8000
- Email: John.Jacobs@labour.gov.za / orwc.customercare@labour.gov.za
- GPS Coordinates: -33.927132877458185, 18.422473490532987
4. George UIF Office
- Operating Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30 to 16:00
- Telephone: (044) 801 1200 / 082 806 8044
- Fax: (044) 801 1251
- Street Address: Labour Centre, 35 Albert Street, George
- Postal Address: Private Bag X6545, George, 6530
- Email: Timoti.Nyakaza@labour.gov.za / orwc.customercare@labour.gov.za
- GPS Coordinates: -33.96678105874353, 22.458501318565656
5. Knysna UIF Office
- Operating Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30 to 16:00
- Telephone: (044) 302 6800 / 066 587 2550
- Fax: (044) 382 5159
- Street Address: Old Van Hilderens Building, 13 Clyde Street, Knysna
- Postal Address: PO Box 452, Knysna, 6570
- Email: Karen.Fuller@labour.gov.za / orwc.customercare@labour.gov.za
- GPS Coordinates: -34.037081524909915, 23.049809906526722
6. Mitchell’s Plain UIF Office
- Operating Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30 to 16:00
- Telephone: (021) 391 0591 / 079 510 3387
- Fax: (021) 391 0761
- Street Address: Old Post Office Building, Polka Square, 7th Avenue Town Centre, Mitchell’s Plain
- Postal Address: PO Box 205, Mitchell’s Plain, 7785
- Email: Ngubo.Lubelwana@labour.gov.za / orwc.customercare@labour.gov.za
- GPS Coordinates: -34.050652023058554, 18.620307625534377
7. Mossel Bay UIF Office
- Operating Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30 to 16:00
- Telephone: (044) 691 1140 / 082 294 5678
- Fax: (044) 691 1519
- Street Address: 1st Floor Shoprite Building, Cnr Marsh & Church Street, Mossel Bay
- Postal Address: PO Box 2538, Mossel Bay, 6500
- Email: Gerhard.JansevRensburg@labour.gov.za / orwc.customercare@labour.gov.za
- GPS Coordinates: -34.18268882751537, 22.14282198311574
8. Oudtshoorn UIF Office
- Operating Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30 to 16:00
- Telephone: (044) 203 6100 / 082 301 6447
- Fax: (044) 272 4804
- Street Address: 13 Regent Street, Oudtshoorn
- Postal Address: PO Box 336, Oudtshoorn, 6620
- Email: Denver.Siebritz@labour.gov.za / orwc.customercare@labour.gov.za
- GPS Coordinates: -33.59048224153815, 22.206439937810973
9. Paarl UIF Office
- Operating Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30 to 16:00
- Telephone: (021) 872 2020 / 082 926 5923
- Fax: (021) 872 6290
- Street Address: 68 Breda Street, Paarl
- Postal Address: P.O. Box 24, Paarl, 7620
- Email: Adele.Bezuidenhout@labour.gov.za / orwc.customercare@labour.gov.za
- GPS Coordinates: -33.732464336938015, 18.96849792368957
10. Somerset West UIF Office
- Operating Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30 to 16:00
- Telephone: (021) 852 6535 / 082 796 1849
- Fax: (021) 851 4459
- Street Address: 1 Standard Bank Building, 117 Main Road, Somerset West
- Postal Address: PO Box 404, Somerset West, 7130
- Email: Zulaigha.Smith@labour.gov.za / orwc.customercare@labour.gov.za
- GPS Coordinates: -34.083797637952884, 18.85131088489274
11. Vredenburg UIF Office
- Operating Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30 to 16:00
- Telephone: (022) 703 8100 / 082 908 2173
- Fax: (022) 713 3416
- Street Address: 85 Main Road, Vergelegenpark, Vredenburg
- Postal Address: Private Bag X16, Vredenburg, 7380
- Email: Evril.Adams-August@labour.gov.za / orwc.customercare@labour.gov.za
- GPS Coordinates: -32.906570006484316, 18.003315825378053
12. Worcester UIF Office
- Operating Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30 to 16:00
- Telephone: (023) 346 5200 / 072 029 8930
- Fax: (023) 342 7507
- Street Address: 90A Durban Street, Worcester
- Postal Address: PO Box 227, Worcester, 6850
- Email: Marius.Murray@labour.gov.za / orwc.customercare@labour.gov.za
- GPS Coordinates: -33.647558741584845, 19.446370885090637
Check also: Comprehensive Guide to UIF Offices in Gauteng with Contact Details
The UIF offices in the Western Cape are strategically located to provide easy access to essential services for workers. Whether you’re in Cape Town, George, or smaller towns like Knysna and Beaufort West, support is within reach. Always contact your nearest office for assistance or inquiries related to UIF claims.