Sectoral Determination : Civil Engineering Sector, South Africa
12. Rest Period

1)        An employer shall allow an employee-

a)        a daily rest period of at least 12 consecutive hours between ending and recommencing work; and

b)        a weekly rest period of at least 36 consecutive hours, which, unless otherwise agreed, must include a Sunday.

2)        Clauses 9(1), 11(1) and 16(2) shall not apply to an employee while engaged in emergency work.