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9 SUPERANNUATIONyears, early voluntary retirement is available to members with a normal retirement age of60 years, at any time from age 55 onwards (a woman contributing for retirement at age55 cannot elect for retirement prior to that age).9.4.9.3 Normal RetirementNormal retirement age is 60 years except for female members who elected on joining toretire at age 55.9.4.9.4 Invalidity RetirementInvalidity retirement applies if a member is physically or mentally incapable of performingtheir duties. Further information is available from the Pillar Customer Service Centre.Contact details are provided in Chapter 10.9.4.9.5 Death of a MemberInformation about a deceased member's entitlements is available from the PillarCustomer Service Centre. Contact details are provided in Chapter 10.9.4.9.6 "Basic Benefit"The "basic benefit" is paid for by the employer and is payable in a lump sum on exit fromemployment at or after age 55 and on total and permanent invalidity (two doctor’scertificates certifying total and permanent invalidity are required) or death before that age.In other circumstances of exit from employment before age 55, (e.g. resignation) thebenefit is generally required to be preserved.Generally, a period of leave without pay of five days or more does not count as servicefor the "basic benefit".Handbook for non teaching staff in schools Page 9 − 11