‘Make sure you’re admitted’ – GIPF
The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) has noted a significant number of unadmitted employees from participating employers despite the requirement for all permanent employees to be admitted to the Fund.In a media statement, the GIPF said that the most affected employees are those working at the Ministry of Education, accounting for approximately 75% of members not admitted or those who experience delays with their admission.
“Members who are not sure of their admission status are urged to visit the nearest GIPF office or to log onto the fund’s website and follow the directions on the ‘Member Portal’ under the Self Service Kiosk tab on the main page,” General Manager Marketing and Stakeholder Engagement, Edwin Tjiramba, said.
He said that in the instance where a member discovers that he/she is not admitted to the GIPF system, they are advised to contact their Human Resources Offices.
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Members are encouraged to submit all necessary documents through their Human Resource Office to the GIPF offices to prevent potential future issues and ensure timely receipt of entitled benefits.
The delay or failure in admission poses several challenges and leads to a host of issues that can have serious implications for both the members and the overall efficiency of the fund.
“Membership in the fund is not merely a benefit but a condition of service, therefore the GIPF urges all participating employers to ensure timely admission of their employees,” Tjiramba said.
Furthermore, the lack of timely admission creates opportunities for fraudulent activities, including the risk of ghost employees being registered within the system. “This not only affects the integrity of the fund but also leads to financial discrepancies. Inaccurate admission records may result in either overstatement or understatement of the fund’s liabilities, which can affect the financial health and actuarial soundness of the GIPF.”