Sick Leave Days Calculator South Africa

Calculate your sick leave entitlement in South Africa. Determine how many sick leave days you have available according to the Basic Conditions of Employment Act and track your sick leave cycle.

Employment Type:

Employment Start Date:

Sick Leave Cycle Start Date:

Working Days Per Week:

Sick Days Already Taken (this cycle):

Employment Period (months):

On Six-Week Sick Leave:

Note: This calculator provides an estimate of sick leave entitlement according to South African Basic Conditions of Employment Act. Employees are entitled to 6 weeks paid sick leave in a 36-month cycle (30 days for 5-day workers). For the first 6 months, employees earn 1 day paid sick leave for every 26 days worked. Sick leave exceeding the entitlement may be unpaid. Always consult your HR department for official sick leave calculations and submit valid medical certificates when required.

How the Sick Leave Days Calculator Works

The Sick Leave Days Calculator helps South African employees figure out how many paid sick leave days they are entitled to under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA). By entering your employment start date and the number of days you’ve already taken, the calculator shows how many sick leave days you still have available in your current leave cycle, use general leave days calculator.

Understanding Sick Leave in South Africa

Every full-time employee in South Africa is entitled to paid sick leave. The BCEA states that during a 36-month (3-year) cycle, you’re entitled to the same number of sick leave days as the number of days you normally work in six weeks.

For example:

If you work 5 days per week, you get 30 sick days in 3 years.
If you work 6 days per week, you get 36 sick days in 3 years.

During your first six months of employment, you earn one day of paid sick leave for every 26 days worked.

How to Calculate Sick Leave Days

Here’s how you can estimate your available sick leave:

Find out when your sick leave cycle started (the date you began employment or your last cycle renewal).
Count how many sick days you’ve already taken.
Subtract the used days from your total entitlement.

The Sick Leave Days Calculator above does this automatically for you saving time and ensuring accuracy.

Proof of Illness and Medical Certificates

If you’re absent for more than two consecutive workdays, or more than twice in eight weeks, your employer may require a medical certificate from a registered doctor.
Failing to provide a valid medical certificate could result in unpaid leave for those days.

Conclusion

The Sick Leave Days Calculator is a simple yet powerful tool for South African workers to understand and manage their paid sick leave entitlements. It helps you stay informed, plan ahead, and ensure you use your leave rights responsibly.

Always refer to your employment contract and company HR policies for any additional conditions regarding sick leave.