Working hours & days
in South Africa.

SALARY PAYMENT IN South African Rand (ZAR, R)

CONTRACT LANGUAGES English

PAYROLL TAX 2%

PAYROLL CYCLE Monthly

TIME TO HIRE 12 hours
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What are the standard working hours in South Africa?

The majority of employees work from 9am to 5pm in South Africa.

What are the standard working days in South Africa?

The majority of employees work from Monday to Friday in South Africa.

How many hours can you work per week in South Africa?

It is standard to work 40 hours per week in South Africa. Employees can agree to work extra hours, but it must be less than 10 extra hours a week, and employees must not work more than 12 hours a day.

How many hours is part-time work in South Africa?

In South Africa, anything 35 hours or less is considered part-time work.

How many hours is overtime in South Africa?

In South Africa, any hours worked past 40 hours in a week is considered overtime.

Is it illegal to work on the weekend in South Africa?

No, although it is not standard and sometimes weekend work needs to be paid at overtime wage prices.

Does South Africa have a four-day work?

No, South Africa has a regular 5-day work week.

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FAQs

Is there a maximum amount of overtime annually in South Africa?

Yes there technically is. For example. employees in South Africa may not work more than 10 extra hours in any one week and 3 extra hours per day.

What is the rate for overtime pay in South Africa?

The pay rate for overtime work in South Africa is 150% the salary. If the work is on a Sunday or a holiday then it must be paid at 200% the salary.

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