How Old Must You Be to Work In South Africa

Below is How Old Must You Be to Work In South Africa

Can a 15-year-old work in South Africa?

No. The Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) makes it a criminal offence to employ a child under 15 years of age or under the minimum school-leaving age if this is older.

Children aged 15 to 18 may not be employed to do work inappropriate for their age or work that places them at risk.

Can you work at the age of 16 in South Africa?

Minors and Youth

A person may not require or permit a child to work if the child is under 15 years of age or is under the minimum school leaving age in terms of any law.

Employment of children under 15 may be allowed in the performance of advertising, sports, artistic or cultural activities.

What can you do at 16 in South Africa?

Get married or register a civil partnership with consent.

Drive a moped or invalid carriage.

You can consent to sexual activity with others aged 16 and over.

Drink wine/beer with a meal if accompanied by someone over 18.

Get a National Insurance number.

Join a trade union.

What age is a minor in South Africa?

18 years

In South Africa, while a child is legally defined as a person under the age of 18 years, the age of consent is 16 years, regardless of gender and sexual orientation.

Can a 14-year-old work at Mcdonald’s in South Africa?

Crew Member

Crew members can work both full-time and part-time.

Applicants must be at least 14 years of age.