GEPF is a defined benefit pension fund, meaning that all pensions and related benefits are guaranteed and that members will never receive less than the benefits for which they qualify.  

We manage both contributory and non-contributory benefits. 

Contributory benefits are based on the contribution that members and their employers pay during each member’s period of employment in government service. Based on these contributions, each member qualifies for certain guaranteed benefits on retirement, resignation, ill health, death or discharge. 

Non-contributory benefits differ from contributory benefits in that they are not based on member and employer contributions but are funded by the Government. These include special pensions, post-retirement medical benefits, injury on duty payments, military pensions and pensions for former State Presidents, Parliamentary office-bearers, judges and magistrates.

Benefits for contributing members

 Retirement benefits