In the landscape of benefits management within the South African metal industry, the Metal Industries Provident Fund emerges as a cornerstone, facilitating crucial financial support to employees' beneficiaries in the event of an employee's death. This comprehensive document, under the stewardship of the Metal Industries Benefit Funds Administrators (MIBFA), encapsulates a variety of forms and annexures aimed at streamlining the application process for death benefits. The form not only requires detailed information about the deceased, such as identity number, marital status, and date of death but also mandates the provision of certified documentation including but not limited to identity documents, marriage or divorce certificates, and a certified death certificate. Furthermore, it meticulously gathers data on dependants and nominees, ensuring a thorough assessment to aid in the equitable distribution of benefits. The inclusion of a mandate for electronic payments underscores the fund's commitment to efficiency and convenience, while the requirement for an application to be affirmed under oath underscores the seriousness and formal nature of the claim process. Useful contacts such as telephone numbers, fax numbers, and addresses are provided, making it easier for claimants to navigate the process with the assistance of employers, trade unions, or the fund's offices. The procedural aspects, including certificates from the last employer and detailed income information, blend with personal attestations, offering a holistic approach to managing the deceased's financial legacy within the metal industries.
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| Form Name | Metal Provident Fund Form |
| Form Length | 12 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 3 min |
| Other names | mibfa complaints email address, mibfa contact email address, mibfa provident fund email address, mibfa enquiries email address |
MIBFA |
Engineering Industries Pension Fund |
Metal Industries Provident Fund
ENQUIRIES: |
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RELEVANT FUND |
P.O. Box 7507 |
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METAL INDUSTRIES HOUSE |
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Call Centre No. 086 010 2544 |
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Website: httn://www.mibfa.co.za |
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Application for Death Benefits
If assistance is needed to complete these forms please contact either the Employer, Trade Union,
Fund’s Office or the Regional Office of the Bargaining Council
NOTE TO EMPLOYER:
If this form is completed with the assistance of the Employer (HR/Wages Department), please insert contact details:
NAME:
FAX :
TELEPHONE NUMBER:
Application is hereby made for benefits under the Rules of the Fund in respect of the death of:
Name of Deceased (in full) ________________________________________________________________________________________________
Date of Birth of deceased (Birth or Baptismal certificate or Identity document must be attached) |
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Identity number ……………………………………………
Marital Status of Deceased (place cross in block which applies) …………..
MARRIED
SINGLE WIDOWED DIVORCED
(If married, or divorced, Marriage or Customary Union Certificate or Divorce Order must be attached. * These documents must be certified as true copies of the originals. If Customary Union Certificate unavailable, or a
Date of Death (Certified copy of Death Certificate must be attached) ………….………………...… |
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Cause of Death _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
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Was deceased a registered taxpayer Yes
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Revenue Office to which last Tax Return rendered ___________________________________________________________________________
Income Tax Reference No. ………………………………………………………
LIST OF DEPENDANTS OF DECEASED (ALL dependants to be listed.
MAJOR dependants i.e. children, parents, brothers etc are to complete either Annexure ‘E’ or ‘F’ whichever applies
NAME (in full)
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS AND
POSTAL CODE
AGE RELATIONSHIP to deceased
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LIST OF NOMINEES OF DECEASED (SUPPLY EVIDENCE OF NOMINATION FORM SIGNED BY DECEASED)
NAME (in full)
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS AND
POSTAL CODE
AGE
RELATIONSHIP
to deceased
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Birth certificates of each of the dependants listed above must be attached. (Temporary Identity documents are not acceptable).
I, _________________________________________________________ Tel no. _____________________ Cell no. ______________________
(Full names of applicant)
Fax no. _________________ of ___________________________________________________________________ Postal Code ____________
(Full P O Box / Private Bag Address)
*Commissioner of Oaths are available at any Police Station, Post Office, the Office of any Attorney, or at the Fund’s Office or a Tribal Chief or Induna
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do hereby make an oath and say:
(i)That the deceased was my (state relationship to deceased); _______________________________________________________________
(ii)That all the information given on this application form is true;
(iii)That I authorise the Fund to deposit any benefits due into my PERSONAL banking account, the details of which are reflected on the BANK MANDATE appearing below.
ATTENTION: PAYMENTS WILL BE DEPOSITED ELECTRONICALLY INTO YOUR PERSONAL BANKING ACCOUNT AS REFLECTED ON THE BANK MANDATE BELOW.
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Signature or Mark of Applicant
SIGNED AND SWORN/AFFIRMED BEFORE ME AT _________________________________________________________________________
this _________________________________________ day of __________________________________________________ 20 ________________
The deponent has acknowledged that he/she knows and understands the contents of this document.
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Commissioner of Oaths
Commissioner of Oaths are available at any Police Station or Post Office or the Office of any attorney or Tribal Chief or Induna. Commissioner’s stamp must be impressed on this form.
MANDATE FOR PAYMENT OF BENEFIT TO BANK
NO ALTERATIONS OR TIPPEX WILL BE ACCEPTED
A.DEPENDANT’S DETAILS
(1)Surname of Dependant
(2)Maiden Name
(3)First Name
(4)Identity Number (Identity Document to be produced)
B. DETAILS OF DEPENDANT’S ACCOUNT - To be verified by Bank official as correct and active/current.
(1)Name of Bank or Building Society
(2)Address of Bank/Building Society
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*Branch Code* (To be supplied by Bank or Building Society) |
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SIGNATURE OF OFFICIAL |
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NOTE WELL: ANNEXURES ‘A’ – ‘G’ MUST ACCOMPANY THIS APPLICATION FORM.
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE – FROM LAST EMPLOYER IN METAL INDUSTRIES
State name and address of employer.
(To be imprinted with Firm's rubber stamp)
Company Ref No: ………………………
This is to certify that the particulars as mentioned hereunder are a true record of the employment with this Company of:
Employee name (in full): ........................................................….......................……....... Works/Company No: …………………….
Identity No: ..............................................................................…........ Occupation: …………......…......….......……...........…...........
Date of Engagement: ................................................…....... Date of Discharge from Company Records: …………….…………….
Actual period of employment as contributor to MIBFA Fund: From ................….............................. to ...........…....….....................
Period of employment on Company's Pension/Provident Fund: From |
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Reason for termination of employment: |
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Dismissal |
Medical
Incapacitation
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Expired
Retrenchment
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(ie absconded)
"Remuneration" at date of termination of employment
WEEKLY PAID EMPLOYEE
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"Remuneration" means the actual wages payable to the employee each week in respect of the ordinary hours worked by such employee in the shifts of the establishment concerned during such week including moneys payable in terms of any agreement or under any law, but excluding amounts paid in respect of overtime, shifts or other allowances and holiday leave bonuses.
Breakdown of the 6.6% contributions for last 3 months employment. Include contributions for any outstanding leave pay.
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prior to death |
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return) |
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DID THE DECEASED COMPLETE A BENEFICIARY NOMINATION FORM ? IF YES, PLEASE FORWARD A COPY THEREOF
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*PLEASE SUPPLY COPIES OF MEDICAL CERTIFICATES IF MEMBER WAS OFF WORK PRIOR TO DEATH BECAUSE OF ILLNESS / INJURY ETC.
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PENSION AND PROVIDENT FUNDS - FORM 'D'
To be completed by the member's employer in all cases where Form 'A' is applicable and submitted by the Trustee/ Administrator / Insurer of the Fund in conjunction with Form 'A' to the taxpayer's Receiver of Revenue.
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Employee's Surname |
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2.Highest average salary actually earned by the taxpayer during any five consecutive years in the service of the employer during his membership of the Fund.
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Twice the salary (Pension Fund) and thrice the salary (Provident Fund) |
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during 12 months immediately preceding death |
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For the purpose of questions 2 and 3, "Salary" includes any amount received or receivable annually under |
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bonuses or fees which were dependent on the whim of the directors or employer. |
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Certified correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Date:
Manager / Secretary
MIBFA/DEATHS/A/P/mc
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ANNEXURE ‘A’
DECEASED’S FULL NAME : _________________________________ |
ID NO : ________________________ |
In terms of Section 37 (C) of the Pension Fund’s Act, the following additional information is needed to assist in determining dependants and the distribution of the benefits:
1.Was the deceased previously married? YES NO . If YES, please supply the name and residential address of the
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2.If deceased was divorced did he/she remarry after his/her divorce? YES NO . If YES, please supply the spouses’ name and residential address if different to the spouse mentioned on page 1
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3.Were any children born out of wedlock? YES NO . If YES, supply details of the children’s names, residential addresses and birth certificates. _____________________________________________________________
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3.1Name and residential address of children’s guardians and guardian’s relationship to deceased:
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4.Was the deceased required to pay any child maintenance? YES NO . If YES, please supply a certified copy of the Maintenance / Divorce Order.
5.Are any of the deceased’s minor children being cared for by someone other than their mother? YES NO . If YES, please arrange for guardian to complete Annexure ‘D’ where necessary and provide details of their
names and residential addresses.____________________________________________________________________
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6.Are there any major dependants listed on page 1 other than the widow, e.g. major child, mother, brother etc YES NO . If YES, please arrange for each to complete Annexure ‘E’ / ‘F’ and provide details of their names and residential addresses._____________________________________________________________________________
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Is there a Last Will and Testament? YES NO . If YES, supply a copy.
Has the deceased's Estate been registered? YES NO . If YES, supply name and address of Executor.
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7.Is the Estate solvent? YES NO
8.If member died as a result of illness / injury and was ill or unemployed at date of death, please supply copies of all medical certificates on hand.
9.Did the deceased belong to a Trade Union? YES NO . Which one? ____________________________
10.If widow has remarried, please supply a copy of her current marriage certificate.
11.If there is any further information that may assist the Trustees in making a fair distribution of the benefit please provide the details on Annexure ‘G’.
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SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT |
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NOTE WELL :
(i)ALL AFFIDAVITS TO BE SIGNED BY A COMMISSIONER OF OATHS & BEAR HIS RUBBER STAMP
(ii)NO ALTERATIONS OR TIPPEX ON ANY OF THE DOCUMENTS WILL BE PERMITTED
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IF NECESSARY COPIES MAY BE MADE OF ANY OF THESE FORMS |
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