This guide outlines the key benefits and administrative processes for technologists with full-time status in Egypy to ensure a smooth onboarding experience and continued alignment with Andela’s Onboarding policies.
Medical Insurance
- Comprehensive coverage for the employee, one spouse, and up to two children.
- Medical cards will be issued within the first two weeks of employment.
- Allianz is the current medical insurance provider in Egypt.
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Stipend
- $1,500 for employees in non-technical roles.
- $2,500 for employees in technical roles.
Internet Allowance
As Andela Egypt operates fully remotely, employees are entitled to a monthly internet allowance of 730 EGP.
Leave policy
- Annual leave: Employees with over 10 years of experience (verified by social insurance documentation) or those over the age of 50 are entitled to 30 days of annual leave.
- Public holidays: All nationally recognized public holidays are observed.
- Maternity leave: 90 days of paid maternity leave.
- Paternity leave: 2 weeks of paid paternity leave.
- Sick leave:
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Paid sick leave is provided at 75% of base salary for the first 90 days of illness, increasing to 85% for the subsequent 90 days, with a maximum of 180 days.
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For sick leave under 14 days, employees are entitled to full pay.
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- Additional leave notes:
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- All leave and Out of Office (OOO) days must be recorded in Workday.
- Annual leave requests must be submitted to your supervisor at least 4 weeks in advance.
- For leave requests exceeding 8 consecutive days, submit at least 8 weeks in advance.
- Ensure that relevant stakeholders are informed via Out of Office notifications.
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Payment policy
- The payroll cycle closes on the 10th of each month. Any changes made after this date will be reflected in the next cycle.
- Payments are disbursed on the 25th of each month.
- Salaries are transferred to the employee's bank account provided in Workday. Required details include the bank account number, SWIFT code, and IBAN.
- Andela can facilitate the opening of a bank account with HSBC Egypt upon request.
Required Documentation
- Valid Passport
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Copy of National Identification Card (ID)
- Passport-sized photographs
- Original Graduation Certificate
- Police Clearance Certificate
- Original Birth Certificate
- Army Status Certificate (for males)
- Experience Letter from the previous employer (mandatory)
- Form 6 (Social Insurance)
- Work Permit from the labor office