Starting March 1, 2024, the South African government implements a new National Minimum Wage of R28.79 per hour, reflecting a 4.4% increase. The rate applies to most workers, with exceptions for public works program participants and contract cleaners in specific municipalities.
The South Africa n government has announced a new National Minimum Wage , effective from March 1, 2024. The rate has been set at R28.79 per hour, representing a 4.4% increase from the previous rate of R27.58. This adjustment aligns with inflation and aims to maintain the real value of the minimum wage . \The new minimum wage applies to all workers, including domestic workers. However, there are exceptions for certain categories.
Employees participating in the government's extended public works program will earn a reduced rate of R15.83 per hour. Contract cleaners employed by major and select local municipalities will receive a higher rate of R31.69 per hour. \The Department of Employment and Labour recently gazetted the new National Minimum Wage, which translates to a weekly minimum of R1,295.55 (based on a 45-hour workweek) and a monthly minimum of R5,613.62 (for 4.3 weeks) for most jobs. The minimum wage serves as a legal floor, ensuring that employers cannot pay their employees below this rate. The National Minimum Wage Commission considers various factors when determining annual adjustments, including inflation, the cost of living, wage levels, collective bargaining outcomes, Gross Domestic Product, employer sustainability, and the impact on employment and job creation
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