FAQ’s

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BIBC - What is its purpose?
BIBC ID Cards - What are these?
Burial Repatriation benefit - How does the claim procedure work?
Burial Repatriation benefit - What is it?
Burial Repatriation benefit - What you require when contacting the call center
Casual Workers - When do casuals qualify for benefits?
Employee Benefits - Which Act makes employee benefit contributions a legal requirement?
Employee Benefits - Which funds have compulsory membership for employees?
Employees - What if employees don't want to be registered with the BIBC?
Employer Returns and Contributions - How and by when must these be submitted to the BIBC?
Family responsibility leave - who pays for this?
Holiday Fund - What is is and when is it paid out?
Master Builders Association (MBA) - Who can join this organisation?
Medical Aid - Who qualifies?
Overnight away allowance - What is this?
Overtime - When does it get paid and at what rate?
Public Holidays - How are employees paid for working on these days?
Public Holidays - What rate is applicable where the employee works on a public holiday?
Registration - How do I register as an Employer at the BIBC?
Registration - Are all building contractors required to register with the BIBC?
Registration - How do I register my Employees at the BIBC?
Registration - My employees are happy with their employment conditions, are registered with the DoEL but not the BIBC. What are the legal ramifications?
Registration - What is required to register a non-SA Citizen as an employee at the BIBC?
Registration - What is the cost of registering as an employee?
Registration - What is the cost of registering as an employer?
Registration - Which Act makes registering with the BIBC a legal requirement?
Retirement fund benefits - How do Employees claim if they resign before retirement age?
Sick Leave - How do I claim for an employee who was sick?
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