Temporary employees are contracted workers who perform a job for only a short amount of time. A temp can be hired directly by a company or work for a staffing agency that sends them out on temporary jobs. Temporary employment is different from other hired positions because of the job’s shortened time-frame.
Temporary Employment Services In South Africa
BYF Recruitment and Consultancy Services
Address: Dans Bar Road, 24 Palace St, Accra, Ghana, Accra
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5PM
Phone: 050 201 1771
BYF Recruitment and Consultancy Services
Address: Dans Bar Road, 24 Palace St, Accra, Ghana, Accra
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5PM
Phone: 050 201 1771
How long can you be a temporary employee in South Africa?
three months
Temporary employees
A temporary employee refers to an employee who is appointed: for a period not exceeding three months; as a substitute for an employee who is temporarily absent; or. in a category of work or for a period that is determined as temporary in terms of any collective agreement or sectorial determination.
What rights do I have as a temporary employee in South Africa?
If you are a part-time or temporary agency worker, you are entitled to:
Paid annual leave.
Rest breaks.
Working time limits.
Minimum wage.
No unlawful wage deductions.
Access to shared facilities at your workplace (these could include canteens, crèches, car parking areas, etc.)
Statutory sick pay.
Does temporary workers pay UIF in South Africa?
The legislation stipulates that any employee who works for more than 24 hours in a month must contribute to UIF. Where employers have not registered and contributed for these casual workers, the casual worker cannot claim UIF.
How long can you be a temp employee in South Africa?
There is no specific time limit on how long a worker may be classified as “temporary.” However, if temporary employees have been performing the same job duties as regular full-time employees for an extended period but are ineligible for the benefits those other employees receive, their employer could face liability.
What is the difference between regular and temporary employment in South Africa?
A company hires a permanent employee to work for their company for a long period of time. This position could be part time or full time, and you may receive benefits. A temporary employee fills in at a business or organization for a brief period.