322 Jobs in Egypt

Ramadan reshapes the working calendar, Friday is the Islamic weekend, and the NSSF contribution comes from every payslip.

Questions

• Who is eligible to work in Egypt?

  Egyptian nationals and foreign nationals with a valid work permit are eligible. Foreigners must secure sponsorship from an employer, who applies for the permit on their behalf; the permit is valid only for that employer and role.

• What visa do foreign workers need?

  Foreign workers need a residence visa classified as a work visa, tied to their specific employment. The employer initiates the application through government channels; the visa cannot be transferred between employers without a new application.

• What type of employment contract is standard?

  Fixed-term contracts are the norm, typically renewable annually. Open-ended contracts exist but are less common in the private sector. Contracts specify salary, benefits, duties, and termination conditions in accordance with Egyptian labour law.

• What documents do employers request?

  Employers request a national ID (for Egyptians), educational certificates, a police clearance, and proof of professional qualifications if relevant. Foreigners must also provide a passport, work permit approval, and often a medical certificate.

• What are standard working hours?

  The legal maximum is 48 hours per week, typically spread across six days. The working week runs Saturday through Wednesday, with Thursday as a half day, and Friday as the mandatory rest day.

• How does Ramadan affect working hours?

  During Ramadan, daily working hours are reduced by approximately one hour. The pace of business slows, and some sectors operate on modified schedules; Ramadan itself is treated as a distinct period in the working calendar.

• How is overtime compensated?

  Overtime is paid at a premium rate above the regular hourly wage, as specified in the employment contract and labour regulations. Hours beyond the legal maximum trigger overtime pay.

• How frequently are workers paid?

  Monthly salary payment is standard, typically on a fixed date set by the employer. The NSSF contribution is deducted from gross salary before the employee receives payment.

• What deductions appear on a payslip?

  The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) contribution is mandatory for private-sector employees and is deducted from gross salary. Income tax, where applicable, and any agreed loan repayments also appear as deductions.

• Are there annual bonuses or end-of-service benefits?

  End-of-service gratuity is mandated by law and is calculated based on final salary and length of service; it is paid upon termination or retirement. Some employers also offer performance bonuses, though these are discretionary.