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About National Social Security Fund – NSSF
Overview
The National Social Security Fund was established under the National Social Security Fund Act [Cap. 50 R.E 2018] to provide social security services to members from private and informal sectors.
Core Functions
Registration of members,
Collection of contributions,
Investing of the collected contributions
Payment of benefits to members
Coverage
According to Section 6 of the NSSF Act, the following categories of employers and employees are registrable by the Fund. These categories include the following;
Private Sector which includes: –
Companies
Non-governmental organizations
Religious organizations
(b) Employees employed in International organizations operating in Mainland Tanzania
(c) Foreigners employed in Mainland Tanzania.
(d) Self-employed.
(e) Any other category of persons specified by the Minister
Contributions
The contribution payable by the employer is twenty per centum (20%) of the employee’s monthly wages
Employee contribute 10%
Employer contribute 10%
Employer may opt to contribute at grater rate
Investment
The Fund investment activities are conducted in accordance of Fund’s Investment Policy guided by BOT guidelines/Principles and The Ministry responsible for Social Security Sector.
Benefits
The Fund provides seven benefits which are categorized as long-term benefits and short-term benefits as follows
Long Term Benefits
Retirement Pension
Invalidity Pension
Survivor’s Pension
Short Term Benefits
Funeral Grant
Maternity Benefit
Unemployment Benefit
Health Insurance Benefit
Pension is a term which expresses all long-term benefits offered by the Fund. It defines periodical payments given to a retired member, invalid persons and survivors of the deceased member to replace the loss of income resulting from old age, disability or death.
National Social Security Fund – NSSF Location and Contact Information
HQ
National Social Security Fund P.O.Box 1322,
Benjamin Mkapa Pension Towers, Azikiwe St, Dar Es Salaam,Tanzania
customercare@nssf.or.tz
0 (75) 6140140 | 0800116773
(255) (22) 2200037
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National Social Security Fund – NSSF useful links
- National Social Security Fund – NSSF website: https://www.nssf.or.tz/
- National Social Security Fund – NSSF job vacancies – careers page: https://www.nssf.or.tz/
- Public Service Recruitment Secretariat (PSRS): https://ajira.go.tz/