Labour Relations Act, 1995 (Act No. 66 of 1995)NoticesBargaining Council for the Building Industry, Cape of Good HopeExtension to Non-parties of the Main Consolidated Collective AgreementChapter Five: Terms of Employment25. Overnight Allowance and Accommodation |
| (1) | An employee who is required to work away and spend a night away from his ordinary place of residence shall be paid a living-away allowance of a minimum of the amounts as per the table below per day and the employee shall be provided with suitable accommodation by the employer in respect of each night he is required to spend away from his ordinary place of residence, from the date of coming into operation of this Agreement to 31 October 2026: |
Overnight Allowance Amount per day |
All Employees: R221.55 |
For the period 01 November 2026 to 31 October 2027 the contributions applicable from 01 November 2025 shall be increased by 5.5% for all labour categories. |
For the period 01 November 2027 to 31 October 2028 the contributions applicable from 01 November 2026 shall be increased by 5.5% for all labour categories. |
| (2) | Suitable accommodation: the accommodation shall be appropriate for its location and be clean, safe and, at a minimum, meet the basic needs of workers. It must take into account, but is not restricted, to the following considerations: the provision of minimum amounts of space for each worker; provision of sanitary, laundry and cooking facilities, potable water; the location of accommodation in relation to the workplace; any health, fire safety or other hazards; the provision of first aid and medical facilities; and heating and ventilation. |