The national minimum wage (NMW), will increase with effect from 1 March 2025. There will also be an increase of the minimum wage in certain specified sectors.
R28,79 per hour
The minimum wage of R27,58 per hour will increase to R28,79 per hour (an increase of approximately 4,4%). The new minimum wage sets a new baseline across all sectors, with a few exceptions.
Farmworkers and domestic workers
The minimum rate for farm workers and domestic workers remain on par with the NMW at R28,79 per hour.
Exceptions
The exceptions are as follows:
- Workers employed on Expanded Public Works: R15,83 per hour
- Workers with learnership agreements in terms of the Skills Development Act: See schedule in the link to the Government Gazette below
Increases in other sectors
Employers in SD9: Wholesale and Retail Sector will have to increase their minimum rates (which depends on the job category, the lowest of which is in line with the NMW at R28,79 per hour). Employers in the SD1: Contract Cleaning Sector will also have to increase their minimum rates, with a R31,69 minimum in metropolitan areas and R28,79 in certain rural areas). More details can be found in the Government Gazette (GG) – CLICK HERE.
Allowances, etc?
Employers are reminded that the NMW excludes allowances that are paid to enable employees to work (such as transport and equipment), or payment in kind (such as board or accommodation), as well as bonuses, tips or food.
Exemption
There is provision for employers to apply for exemption. The National Minimum Wage Exemption System is accessible online at https://nmw.labour.gov.za. Alternatively, employers may approach their nearest branch of the Department of Employment and Labour.
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This will depend on the industry (it may be MEIBC or the Civil Engineering sector), in which case the minimum wages are likely to be higher than the national minimum wage.
I’m a Carer and we as Carers want R36.79 per hour and what about the private Carers.
I just want to say we as Carers do everything but the money is not enough what we get for CarerGivers.
What will the minimum monthly wages be for Carers
R28,79 per hour. The monthly rate would depend on how many hours the carer work per month, but also taking into account the premiums payable for overtime, work on Sundays and public holidays.
I’m a Carer and we as Carers want R36.79 per hour and what about the private Carers.
I just want to say we as Carers do everything but the money is not enough what we get for CarerGivers.
Your wage is in compliance with the minimum wage, but nothing stops you from negotiating with your employer to pay you more than the minimum.