Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997 (Act No. 75 of 1997)Sectoral DeterminationsSectoral Determination 14 : Hospitality Sector, South AfricaPart D : Hours of Work13. Averaging of hours of work |
| (1) | Despite clause 9(1) and (2) and 10(1)(b), the ordinary hours of work and overtime of an employee may be averaged over a period of up to four months in terms of a written agreement. |
| (2) | An employer may not permit an employee who is bound by a written agreement in terms of sub-clause (1) to work more than— |
| (a) | An average of 45 ordinary hours of work in a week over the agreed period; |
| (b) | An average of 5 hours overtime in a week over the agreed period |
| (3) | An agreement in terms of sub clause (1) lapses after 12 months. |
| (4) | Sub clause (3) only applies to the first two agreements concluded in terms of sub-clause (1). |