The Public Service Social Security Fund (PSSSF) is a government-established social security scheme operating in Mainland Tanzania. It was created under the Public Service Social Security Act of 2018 to manage contributions and distribute terminal benefits for public sector employees.
Core Membership
You are automatically a member of PSSSF if you fall under any of these categories:
- Public service employees hired after the 2018 Act commenced.
- Employees who belonged to previous government social security schemes before the merger.
- Employees working in specified corporations where the government owns more than a 30% share.
Benefits Offered
PSSSF covers its members through several statutorily defined packages:
- Retirement Benefit: Available voluntarily from age 55, and compulsory at age 60.
- Maternity Benefit: Paid to female members up to 4 times during their career cycle, capped at 1 million TZS.
- Sickness Benefit: Provides full salary for the first 3 months and half salary for the subsequent 3 months.
- Other Coverages: Includes Unemployment, Invalidity, and Survivor benefits.
Digital Services
Members and pensioners can track their contributions, monitor current claims, and download statements using online channels:
- Web Portal: Accessible through the PSSSF Member Portal for registrations, claims, and updates.
- Mobile App: PSSSF Kiganjani, available on the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store, which features touchless fingerprint verification for retirees.
The Public Service Social Security Fund (PSSSF) guides its operations and long-term targets through a specific strategic framework:
- Vision: To be a leading provider of sustainable social security services in Africa and beyond.
- Mission: To provide reliable social security services using appropriate technology, competent, and motivated staff.
Core Values
In working toward its vision, the fund is anchored by four foundational values:
- Ethical: Adhering to high moral principles and regulatory compliance.
- Professionalism: Executing duties with high skill, quality, and standards.
- Innovation: Constantly improving processes and leveraging advanced technological solutions.
- Customer Focus: Prioritizing the needs, ease of access, and timely fulfillment of terminal benefits for its members and pensioners.

Director General

Director of Legal Services

Director, Human Resources & Administration

Director of Internal Audit

Director of ICT

Director of Procurement & Supply

Director of Actuarial & Risk Management

Director of Finance

Director of Operations

Director of Planning and Investment

Public Relations and Member Education Manager

Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

Real Estate Investment Manager
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