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Overtime Calculator

South Africa BCEA · Weekday 1.5× · Sunday & Public Holiday 2×

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Overtime Rules (BCEA)

  • · Weekday: Minimum 1.5× the ordinary hourly rate.
  • · Sunday: Minimum 2× the ordinary hourly rate.
  • · Public Holiday: Minimum 2× the ordinary hourly rate (or ordinary pay if the employee would have worked that day anyway).
  • · Maximum 10 overtime hours per week, or 15 hours in a 3-week agreement.
  • · Hourly rate is calculated as: Monthly salary ÷ (52 weeks × 45 hours ÷ 12 months).
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People Also Ask

Why does the hourly rate use 4.33 weeks per month?

4.33 is the average number of weeks in a month (52 weeks ÷ 12 months), giving a consistent hourly rate regardless of how many weekdays fall in a given month.

Is overtime pay subject to PAYE and UIF?

Yes — overtime is remuneration and is included in gross pay for both PAYE and UIF purposes.

Can I agree to a flat overtime rate instead of BCEA rates?

No — 1.5× (weekday/Saturday) and 2× (Sunday/public holiday) are legal minimums. You can pay more, never less, regardless of what's agreed.

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