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South Africa
South Africa guarantees 21 consecutive days (BCEA 1997). Maternity 4 months.
Authority: BCEA 1997 · UIF · DEL
Leave
21 consec days
Holidays
12
Mat
4 months (UIF)
Pat
10 days
Sick
30 days/3 yrs
Framework
BCEA 1997
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01
Annual paid leave
BCEABCEA 1997: 21 consecutive days/year = ~15 working.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | 21 j cal | 100% | BCEA |
Official sources: DEL
02
Public holidays
1212 holidays.
| Day | Date | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | NY | All | — |
| 21 Mar | Human Rights | All | — |
| Variable | Good Friday + Family Day | All | — |
| 27 Apr | Freedom | All | — |
| 1 May | Workers | All | — |
| 16 Jun | Youth | All | — |
| 9 Aug | National Women | All | — |
| 24 Sep | Heritage | All | — |
| 16 Dec | Reconciliation | All | — |
| 25-26 Dec | Christmas + Goodwill | All | — |
Official sources: DEL
03
Sick leave
BCEA30 days/3 yrs (then UIF).
| Scenario | Waiting | Pay | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-yr cycle | 0 j | 100% | Max 30 j |
Official sources: DEL
04
Maternity, paternity, parental
4 mos matMat 4 mos (UIF). Pat 10 days.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mat | 4 mois | UIF | BCEA |
| Pat | 10 j | UIF | BCEA |
Official sources: DEL
05
Special leaves
BCEAFamily Responsibility 3 days/year.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Resp. | 3 j/an | 100% | BCEA |
Official sources: DEL
Centralize South Africa absences
Illizeo applies BCEA 1997 + UIF.
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