Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997 (Act No. 75 of 1997)Sectoral DeterminationsSectoral Determination 1 : Contract Cleaning Sector, South Africa12. Averaging of Hours of Work |
(1) | Despite clause 8(1) and 9(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 require or permit an employee who is bound by a agreement in terms of subclause (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 five hours’ overtime in a week over the agreed period. |
(3) | An agreement in terms of subclause (1) lapses after 12 months. |
(4) | Subclause (3) only applies to the first two agreements concluded in terms of subclause (1). |