South Sudan’s Ministry of Labour has cancelled a long-standing directive on social insurance contributions and ordered all employers to remit payments directly to the National Social Insurance Fund (NSIF), effective immediately.

In a public circular issued by the Office of the Undersecretary, the ministry revoked Circular No. 03-2010, which had allowed employers to retain and manage employee social insurance contributions.

The directive applies to all employers, including private sector entities, non-governmental organizations, United Nations agencies and diplomatic missions operating in the country.

The ministry said the decision follows the implementation of the National Social Insurance Fund Act, 2023, and the operationalization of the NSIF earlier this year.

‘All Employers are hereby directed to deduct and remit both employer and employee contributions directly to the National Social Insurance Fund (NSIF) on a monthly basis, in full compliance with the Act,’” the circular read.

The ministry also instructed employers to reconcile and remit any outstanding or previously withheld contributions in line with forthcoming guidance from the fund’s management.

Undersecretary Deng Kenjok signed the circular, emphasizing that compliance is mandatory.

Further details on contribution rates, procedures and designated accounts are expected to be issued by the NSIF management.