​The Role and Profile of the Leave Monitor


1. What is the Role of the Leave Monitor?

With the introduction of eServices, the role and functions of leave monitors have changed.  E-Services has reduced the need for leave monitors to record and administer leave in the Atlas Absence module. At present, annual leave, sick leave, maternity and paternity Leave are requested, recorded and approved directly in e-Services module, between the SC holders and their supervisors. As such, the leave monitor's functions have shifted away from recording of absence takes towards monitoring and advising functions on questions of leave.

More specifically:

  • Provide information and training to new SC holders on how to use My Leave in eServices;
  • Assist SC holders on questions related to leave administration;
  • Assist SC holders/ HR adjusting the leave balance;
  • Enter leave types that are not yet included in e-Services (such as Compensatory Time Off, Official Business etc.) in the Atlas Absence module;
  • Ensure that the attendance cards are signed by the SCs
  • Signing off on leave balances at prescribed intervals
  • Keep management informed on any issues pertaining to leave.  


2. Which ATLAS Profile is required to be a Leave Monitor

As a leave monitor, your Argus focal point should set you up with the 'Absence Processor' Profile.

Please note that the roles of HR Administrator and Absence Processor can be combined, hence it is possible for same person to be both HR focal point and  leave monitor for SC holders