| Annual Leave |
Accumulated annually; must be planned with managers. |
Unused leave may be forfeited at year-end. |
| Sick Leave |
1 day per 26 worked in first 6 months; thereafter, 30 days per 36-month cycle. Medical certificate required if absent more than two days. |
Unverified absences may lead to unpaid leave. |
| Maternity Leave |
For permanent staff with advance notification and medical certification. Supported by UIF. |
Contract staff may have different benefits. Early return requires doctor’s note. |
| Paternity Leave |
10 days for child’s birth, excluding mothers who give birth. |
Not applicable to birth mothers. |
| Adoption Leave |
10 weeks for one parent adopting a child under two. Advance notice required. |
Only one parent eligible if both are adopting. |
| Family Responsibility/Compassionate Leave |
3 days per cycle for immediate family emergencies, requires proof. |
Does not carry over; forfeited if unused. |
| Study Leave |
Subject to Study Leave Policy; requires approval. |
Approval based on relevance and timing. |
| Unpaid Leave |
Requires fully motivated application and manager approval. |
Depends on operational needs and employee standing. |
