Mototolo Platinum Mine supports a healthy work-life balance through clearly structured leave entitlements. All leave must be approved in advance through the Human Resources system, unless otherwise specified under emergency provisions.
1. Annual Leave
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Employees are entitled to 21 consecutive days of paid annual leave per annum (or 1.75 days per month worked), in accordance with the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA).
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Leave must be scheduled with due consideration to operational requirements.
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Accrued leave must be taken within six months of the end of the annual leave cycle.
2. Sick Leave
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Employees are entitled to 30 working days of paid sick leave over a 36-month cycle.
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Within the first six months of employment, sick leave is pro-rated at 1 day for every 26 days worked.
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A valid medical certificate is required for any sick leave of more than two consecutive days or repeated short-term absences.
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Abuse of sick leave may lead to disciplinary action.
3. Family Responsibility Leave
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Employees are entitled to 3 days of paid family responsibility leave per year in the event of:
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The birth of a child
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Illness of a spouse, life partner, parent, adoptive parent, grandparent, child, adopted child, grandchild, or sibling
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Death of a close family member
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Supporting documentation (e.g., medical certificate or death notice) may be required.
4. Special Leave
Mototolo may grant additional special leave on a case-by-case basis, subject to discretion by the HR Manager or General Manager. This may include:
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Study Leave: For approved training or examination purposes
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Unpaid Leave: Where annual leave is exhausted, subject to approval
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Maternity/Paternity Leave: As per BCEA and applicable company policy
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Compassionate Leave: Extended time off under exceptional circumstances
All leave categories are recorded and managed centrally through the HRIS system to ensure transparency, compliance, and planning efficiency.