Category C
This is the main retirement savings category, members contribute between 7.5% to 9% and the employer 18% towards retirement. Members can choose between various risk categories to best suit their individual needs. The benefits in this category include :
Category A
This Category, also known as the 2%-fund, is a supplementary retirement savings vehicle for employees within Local Government, both the member and employer contribute 2%. The benefits in this category include :
Category E
This Category is for members who previously belonged to the National Pension Fund for Municipal Workers or where transfers to NFMW were effected from a pension fund. Category E members need to purchase a pension/annuity with at least two-thirds of their fund credit when they retire.