COIDA Domestic Workers Cape Town
COIDA for Domestic Workers in Cape Town, Western Cape
Register your nanny, gardener, caregiver or household driver for COIDA in Cape Town. Mandatory since March 2021. Fast registration service for only R400. 7-day compliance.
COIDA for Domestic Employers in Cape Town
Employer vs Employee rights comparison for employers in Cape Town, Western Cape
Since the 10 March 2021 Constitutional Court ruling, all households in Cape Town employing domestic workers must register with the Compensation Fund. This applies to nannies, gardeners, household drivers, caregivers, and cleaners — regardless of hours worked.
If your domestic worker is injured at your Cape Town home and you are not registered, you become personally liable for all medical costs and potential civil claims. Registration protects both you and your worker.
Even if your domestic worker only comes one day per week in Cape Town, you must register. There is no exemption for part-time or casual employment.
Documents Required in Cape Town
COIDA compliance checklist visual in Cape Town, Western Cape
- Completed CF-1E form
- Certified copy of your ID
- Proof of your Cape Town residential address
- Certified copy of your domestic worker’s ID
- Signed employment contract
COIDA and UIF are separate obligations. UIF covers unemployment and maternity leave. COIDA covers workplace injuries. You must register for both. Learn about UIF registration for domestic employers.
Costs for Domestic Employers in Cape Town
| Cost Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| COIDASA Registration Service | R400 |
| Minimum Annual Assessment | R560 |
| Late ROE Penalty | 10% of assessment |
Benefits for Your Domestic Worker
- Medical Expenses — Full coverage for work-related injuries
- Temporary Disability — Income compensation if booked off
- Permanent Disability — Lump sum or pension for permanent injury
- Death Benefits — Funeral costs and pensions for dependants
- Transport Coverage — Injuries travelling to or from work
Under the 2026 amendments, injuries sustained while travelling to or from work are now explicitly covered. This means if your domestic worker is injured on their way to your Cape Town home, they are covered by COIDA.
Official Government Resources
Trust only official sources for COIDA compliance. Verify all information directly with the Department of Employment and Labour.
Department of Employment & Labour
- labour.gov.za — Official COIDA portal and policy updates
- How to Register with the Compensation Fund
- Employer Obligations & LOGS Information
- Official COIDA Service Book (PDF)
- cfonline.labour.gov.za — Compensation Fund Online Portal
- onlineservice.labour.gov.za — Online Services
- RegistrationCF@labour.gov.za
- 2019ROE.Audits@labour.gov.za
- cfdebtors@labour.gov.za
- Clarification@labour.gov.za
Western Cape Provincial Office
- Phone: 021 441 8000
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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Register Your Domestic Worker in Cape Town Today
Protect your household and your domestic worker. Get COIDA compliant in Cape Town for only R400.
Domestic — R400
Commercial — R500
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Mining or Metals? You May Belong to RMA
Employers in Class IV (mining) and Class XIII (iron, steel and metals) are administered by Rand Mutual Assurance (RMA) – not the Compensation Fund. Read our RMA registration, ROE and claims guide, visit randmutual.co.za or see the AdminBoss RMA Return of Earnings guide.