✔ The monthly stipend is R4,000, calculated based on a maximum of 22 working days per month at a rate of R132.82 per day.
✔ A 1% UIF deduction (R40) will be taken from the stipend each month. The Department of Basic Education contributes another 1% (R40), making a total UIF contribution of 2% (R80) per month.
✔ Stipends are paid on the last working day of each month. If this falls on a weekend or public holiday, payment should be reflected in your account on the Friday before the weekend or the working day before the holiday.
✔ Payslips will be sent 2–3 days before payday, detailing your stipend amount and UIF contributions.
✔ Stipends are paid via EFT into the bank account registered in your name. No cash payments or third-party payments are allowed.
✔ If you’re paid through the Kwantu Payment System, your bank account will be validated against your ID number and account status.
📌 Additional support:
💡 You’ll also receive R30 per month for data, totalling R180 for six months, to access training and complete assessments.
