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Annual leave calculator (South Africa)
Under section 20 of the BCEA, employees get 21 consecutive days' annual leave per year (15 working days for a 5-day week), or one day for every 17 days worked.
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Leave earned
7.05 days
Still owed: 5.05 days
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Questions
How many leave days do I get in South Africa?
At least 15 working days a year on a 5-day week, or 1 day for every 17 days worked.
Can my employer pay out leave instead?
Only when employment ends. During employment, annual leave can't be swapped for money.
When must annual leave be taken?
Within 6 months after the end of the 12-month leave cycle.