Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997 (Act No. 75 of 1997)Sectoral DeterminationsSectoral Determination 9 : Wholesale and Retail Sector, South AfricaPart D : Hours of Work15. Averaging of hours of work |
| (1) | Despite clauses 11(1)(a), 11(2) and 12, 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 an 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; or |
| (b) | an average of five 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). |