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Currency: ZAR (South African Rand)
Minimum Wages for Contract Cleaners w.e.f 1-12-2013 to 30-11-2014
Last update: 15-05-2014
| Job Type | Region | Minimum Wage per Hour |
|---|---|---|
| Contract cleaners |
Area A
Area A includes - Metropolitan Councils: City of Cape Town, Greater East Rand Metro, City of Johannesburg, Tshwane and Nelson Mandela. Local Council: Emfuleni, Merafong, Mogale City, Metsimaholo, Randfontein, Stellenbosch, Westonaria
|
15.66
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| Contract cleaners |
Area C
Area C includes rest of South Africa
|
14.19
|
Minimum Wages for Civil Engineering Sector w.e.f 1-3-2014
Last update: 22-05-2014
| Skill Level | Minimum Wage per Hour |
|---|---|
| Task Grade 1 |
22.89
|
| Task Grade 2 |
23.14
|
| Task Grade 3 |
23.79
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| Task Grade 4 |
24.58
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| Task Grade 5 |
28.55
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| Task Grade 6 |
32.42
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| Task Grade 7 |
37.13
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| Task Grade 8 |
41.63
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| Task Grade 9 |
47.04
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Minimum Wages for Domestic Workers w.e.f 1-12-2013 to 30-11-2014
Last update: 15-05-2014
| Region | Minimum Wage per Hour | Minimum Wage per Week | Minimum Wage per Month |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Area A
Area A includes - Bergrivier Local Municipality, Breederivier Local Municipality, Buffalo City Local Municipality, Cape Agulhas Local Municipality, Cederberg Local Municipality, City of Cape Town, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, Drakenstein Local Municipality, Ekurhulen Metropolitan Municipality, Emalahleni Local Municipality, Emfuleni Local Municipality, Ethekwini Metropolitan Unicity, Gamagara Local Municipality, George Local Municipality, Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality, Karoo Hoogland Local Municipality, Kgatelopele Local Municipality, Khara Hais Local Municipality, Knysna Local Municipality, Kungwini Local Municipality, Kouga Local Municipality, Langeberg Local Municipality, Lesedi Local Municipality, Makana Local Municipality, Mangaung Local Municipality, Matzikama Local Municipality, Metsimaholo Local Municipality, Middelburg Local Municipality, Midvaal Local Municipality, Mngeni Local Municipality, Mogale Local Municipality, Mosselbaai Local Municipality, Msunduzi Local Municipality, Mtubatu Local Municipality, Nama Khoi Local Municipality, Nelson Mandela, Nokeng tsa Taemane Local Municipality, Oudtshoorn Local Municipality, Overstrand Local Municipality, Plettenbergbaai Local Municipality, Potchefstroom Local Municipality, Randfontein Local Municipality, Richtersveld Local Municipality, Saldanha Bay Local Municipality, Sol Plaatjie Local Municipality, Stellenbosch Local Municipality, Swartland Local Municipality, Swellendam Local Municipality, Theewaterskloof Local Municipality, Umdoni Local Municipality, uMhlathuze Local Municipality and Witzenberg Local Municipality.
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9.63
Domestic workers who work for more than 27 hours in a week
|
433.35
Domestic workers who work for more than 27 hours in a week
|
1,877.70
Domestic workers who work for more than 27 hours in a week
|
|
Area B
Area B includes all other areas which are not mentioned in Area A
|
8.30
Domestic workers who work for more than 27 hours in a week
|
373.50
Domestic workers who work for more than 27 hours in a week
|
1,618.37
Domestic workers who work for more than 27 hours in a week
|
|
Area A
Area A includes Bergrivier Local Municipality, Breederivier Local Municipality, Buffalo City Local Municipality, Cape Agulhas Local Municipality, Cederberg Local Municipality, City of Cape Town, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, Drakenstein Local Municipality, Ekurhulen Metropolitan Municipality, Emalahleni Local Municipality, Emfuleni Local Municipality, Ethekwini Metropolitan Unicity, Gamagara Local Municipality, George Local Municipality, Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality, Karoo Hoogland Local Municipality, Kgatelopele Local Municipality, Khara Hais Local Municipality, Knysna Local Municipality, Kungwini Local Municipality, Kouga Local Municipality, Langeberg Local Municipality, Lesedi Local Municipality, Makana Local Municipality, Mangaung Local Municipality, Matzikama Local Municipality, Metsimaholo Local Municipality, Middelburg Local Municipality, Midvaal Local Municipality, Mngeni Local Municipality, Mogale Local Municipality, Mosselbaai Local Municipality, Msunduzi Local Municipality, Mtubatu Local Municipality, Nama Khoi Local Municipality, Nelson Mandela, Nokeng tsa Taemane Local Municipality, Oudtshoorn Local Municipality, Overstrand Local Municipality, Plettenbergbaai Local Municipality, Potchefstroom Local Municipality, Randfontein Local Municipality, Richtersveld Local Municipality, Saldanha Bay Local Municipality, Sol Plaatjie Local Municipality, Stellenbosch Local Municipality, Swartland Local Municipality, Swellendam Local Municipality, Theewaterskloof Local Municipality, Umdoni Local Municipality, uMhlathuze Local Municipality and Witzenberg Local Municipality.
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11.27
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304.29
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1,318.48
|
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Area B
|
9.80
Domestic workers who work for less than 27 hours in a week
|
264.60
Domestic workers who work for less than 27 hours in a week
|
1,146.51
Domestic workers who work for less than 27 hours in a week
|
Minimum Wages for Private Security Sector w.e.f 1-9-2013 to 31-8-2014
Last update: 30-09-2014
| Job Type | Region | Tenure | Minimum Wage per Hour | Minimum Wage per Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artisans |
Area A
|
27.57
45 hours per week
|
5,376.00
45 hours per week
|
|
| Artisans |
Area B
|
25.10
45 hours per week
|
4,894.00
45 hours per week
|
|
| Artisans |
Area C
|
24.07
45 hours per week
|
4,693.00
45 hours per week
|
|
| Clerical Assistant |
Area A
|
0 < 1 |
13.74
45 hours of work per week
|
2,679.00
45 hours of work per week
|
| Clerical Assistant |
Area B
|
0 < 1 |
12.60
|
2,456.00
|
| Clerical Assistant |
Area C
|
0 < 1 |
11.40
|
2,222.00
|
| Clerical Assistant |
Area A
|
2 or more |
13.99
|
2,728.00
|
| Clerical Assistant |
Area B
|
2 or more |
12.79
|
2,493.00
|
| Clerical Assistant |
Area C
|
2 or more |
11.58
|
2,259.00
|
| Clerical Assistant |
Area A
|
3 or more |
14.22
|
2,773.00
|
| Clerical Assistant |
Area B
|
3 or more |
13.06
|
2,546.00
|
| Clerical Assistant |
Area C
|
3 or more |
11.85
|
2,311.00
|
| Driver of a light motor vehicle |
Area A
|
14.46
45 hours of work per week
|
2,820.00
45 hours of work per week
|
|
| Driver of a light motor vehicle |
Area B
|
13.40
|
2,613.00
|
|
| Driver of a light motor vehicle |
Area C
|
12.13
|
2,366.00
|
|
| Driver of a medium motor vehicle |
Area A
|
15.58
|
3,039.00
|
|
| Driver of a medium motor vehicle |
Area B
|
14.40
|
2,808.00
|
|
| Driver of a medium motor vehicle |
Area C
|
13.14
|
2,563.00
|
|
| Driver of a heavy motor vehicle |
Area A
|
16.32
|
3,183.00
|
|
| Driver of a heavy motor vehicle |
Area B
|
15.05
|
2,935.00
|
|
| Driver of a heavy motor vehicle |
Area C
|
13.79
|
2,689.00
|
|
| General Workers |
Area A
|
During first 6 months of service with same employer (no translation found) |
11.25
|
2,194.00
|
| General Workers |
Area B
|
During first 6 months of service with same employer (no translation found) |
10.32
|
2,012.00
|
| General Workers |
Area C
|
During first 6 months of service with same employer (no translation found) |
9.26
|
1,805.00
|
| General Workers |
Area A
|
After 6 months of service with same employer |
11.65
|
2,272.00
|
| General Workers |
Area B
|
After 6 months of service with same employer |
10.74
|
2,094.00
|
| General Workers |
Area C
|
After 6 months of service with same employer |
9.65
|
1,881.00
|
| Handy boy |
Area A
|
16.00
|
3,121.00
|
|
| Handy boy |
Area B
|
14.82
|
2,891.00
|
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| Handy boy |
Area C
|
13.64
|
2,660.00
|
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| Security inspector / Safety inspector |
Area A
|
19.40
|
4,077.00
|
|
| Security inspector / Safety inspector |
Area B
|
17.92
|
3,728.00
|
|
| Security inspector / Safety inspector |
Area C
|
16.27
|
3,383.00
|
|
| Security inspector / Safety inspector |
Area A
|
17.45
|
3,630.00
|
|
| Security inspector / Safety inspector |
Area B
|
15.93
|
3,314.00
|
|
| Security inspector / Safety inspector |
Area C
|
14.72
|
3,062.00
|
|
| Security inspector / Safety inspector |
Area A
|
14.95
|
3,110.00
|
|
| Security inspector / Safety inspector |
Area B
|
13.75
|
2,861.00
|
|
| Security inspector / Safety inspector |
Area C
|
|
2,585.00
|
|
| Security inspector / Safety inspector |
Area A
|
14.12
|
2,938.00
|
|
| Security inspector / Safety inspector |
Area B
|
12.92
|
2,688.00
|
|
| Security inspector / Safety inspector |
Area C
|
11.74
|
2,441.00
|
|
| Employees not else where specified |
Area A
|
13.89
|
|
|
| Employees not else where specified |
Area B
|
12.77
|
2,490.00
|
|
| Employees not else where specified |
Area C
|
11.53
|
2,249.00
|
Minimum Wages for Wholesale and Retail Sector w.e.f 1-2-2014 to 31-1-2015
Last update: 15-05-2014
| Job Type | Region | Minimum Wage per Hour | Minimum Wage per Week | Minimum Wage per Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Manager |
Area A
|
28.68
Wages for 27 hours of work is 29.73
|
1,290.77
Wages for 27 hours of work is 29.73
|
5,592.90
Wages for 27 hours of work is 29.73
|
| Assistant Manager |
Area B
|
24.06
Wages for 27 hours of work 25.10
|
1,082.65
Wages for 27 hours of work 25.10
|
4,691.13
Wages for 27 hours of work 25.10
|
| Cashiers |
Area A
|
16.73
Wages for 27 hours of work is 17.32
|
752.67
Wages for 27 hours of work is 17.32
|
3,261.33
Wages for 27 hours of work is 17.32
|
| Cashiers |
Area B
|
13.99
Wages for 27 hours of work is 14.59
|
629.40
Wages for 27 hours of work is 14.59
|
2,727.21
Wages for 27 hours of work is 14.59
|
| Clerks |
Area A
|
19.83
Wages for 27 hours of work is 20.54
|
892.27
Wages for 27 hours of work is 20.54
|
3,866.20
Wages for 27 hours of work is 20.54
|
| Clerks |
Area B
|
16.73
Wages for 27 hours of work is 17.46
|
752.71
Wages for 27 hours of work is 17.46
|
3,261.51
Wages for 27 hours of work is 17.46
|
| Displayer |
Area A
|
20.59
Wages for 27 hours of work is 21.33
|
926.70
Wages for 27 hours of work is 21.33
|
4,015.37
Wages for 27 hours of work is 21.33
|
| Displayer |
Area B
|
16.13
Wages for 27 hours of work is 16.81
|
726.05
Wages for 27 hours of work is 16.81
|
3,145.98
Wages for 27 hours of work is 16.81
|
| Gross Vehicle Mass < 3500 kg |
Area A
|
15.10
Wages for 27 hours of work is 15.65
|
679.57
Wages for 27 hours of work is 15.65
|
2,944.60
Wages for 27 hours of work is 15.65
|
| Gross Vehicle Mass < 3500 kg |
Area B
|
12.46
Wage for 27 hours of work is 12.98
|
560.84
Wage for 27 hours of work is 12.98
|
2,430.14
Wage for 27 hours of work is 12.98
|
| Gross Vehicle Mass 3501 < 9000 kg |
Area A
|
18.27
Wages for 27 hours of work is 18.93
|
822.00
Wages for 27 hours of work is 18.93
|
3,561.72
Wages for 27 hours of work is 18.93
|
| Gross Vehicle Mass 3501 < 9000 kg |
Area B
|
15.08
Wages for 27 hours of work is 15.71
|
678.44
Wages for 27 hours of work is 15.71
|
2,939.70
Wages for 27 hours of work is 15.71
|
| Gross Vehicle Mass 9001 < 16000 kg |
Area A
|
19.94
Wages for 27 hours of work is 20.66
|
897.45
Wages for 27 hours of work is 20.66
|
3,888.97
Wages for 27 hours of work is 20.66
|
| Gross Vehicle Mass 9001 < 16000 kg |
Area B
|
18.22
Wages for 27 hours of work is 19
|
819.84
Wages for 27 hours of work is 19
|
3,552.38
Wages for 27 hours of work is 19
|
| Gross Vehicle Mass 16000 kg > |
Area A
|
21.91
Wages for 27 hours of work is 22.70
|
986.12
Wages for 27 hours of work is 22.70
|
4,272.84
Wages for 27 hours of work is 22.70
|
| Artisans, Gross Vehicle Mass 16000 kg > |
Area B
|
20.07
Wages for 27 hours of work is 20.92
|
903.16
Wages for 27 hours of work is 20.92
|
3,913.40
Wages for 27 hours of work is 20.92
|
| Forklift Operator |
Area A
|
14.65
Wages for 27 hours of work is 15.18
|
659.40
Wages for 27 hours of work is 15.18
|
2,857.17
Wages for 27 hours of work is 15.18
|
| Forklift Operator |
Area B
|
11.98
Wages for 27 hours of work is 12.51
|
539.23
Wages for 27 hours of work is 12.51
|
2,336.50
Wages for 27 hours of work is 12.51
|
| General Assistant, Trolley Collector |
Area A
|
13.43
Wages for 27 hours of work is 13.90
|
604.17
Wages for 27 hours of work is 13.90
|
2,617.87
Wages for 27 hours of work is 13.90
|
| General Assistant, Trolley Collector |
Area B
|
11.93
Wages for 27 hours of work is 12.41
|
536.83
Wages for 27 hours of work is 12.41
|
2,326.08
Wages for 27 hours of work is 12.41
|
| Managers |
Area A
|
31.45
Wages for 27 hours of work is 32.57
|
1,415.27
Wages for 27 hours of work is 32.57
|
6,132.37
Wages for 27 hours of work is 32.57
|
| Managers |
Area B
|
26.09
Wages for 27 hours of work is 27.22
|
1,174.06
Wages for 27 hours of work is 27.22
|
5,087.21
Wages for 27 hours of work is 27.22
|
| Merchandiser |
Area A
|
15.71
Wages for 27 hours of work is 16.28
|
706.93
Wages for 27 hours of work is 16.28
|
Wages for 27 hours of work is 16.28
|
| Merchandiser |
Area B
|
13.16
Wages for 27 hours of work is 13.71
|
592.27
Wages for 27 hours of work is 13.71
|
2,566.30
Wages for 27 hours of work is 13.71
|
| Security guard |
Area A
|
13.65
Wages for 27 hours of work is 14.15
|
614.17
Wages for 27 hours of work is 14.15
|
2,661.20
Wages for 27 hours of work is 14.15
|
| Security guard |
Area B
|
13.47
Wages for 27 hours of work is 14.04
|
606.04
Wages for 27 hours of work is 14.04
|
2,625.96
Wages for 27 hours of work is 14.04
|
| Sales assistant, Sales person |
Area A
|
19.83
Wages for 27 hours of work is 20.54
|
892.27
Wages for 27 hours of work is 20.54
|
3,866.20
Wages for 27 hours of work is 20.54
|
| Sales assistant, Sales person |
Area B
|
16.73
Wages for 27 hours of work is 17.46
|
752.71
Wages for 27 hours of work is 17.46
|
3,261.51
Wages for 27 hours of work is 17.46
|
| Shop assistants |
Area A
|
15.71
Wages for 27 hours of work is 16.28
|
706.93
Wages for 27 hours of work is 16.28
|
3,063.13
Wages for 27 hours of work is 16.28
|
| Shop assistants |
Area B
|
13.16
Wages for 27 hours of work is 13.71
|
592.27
Wages for 27 hours of work is 13.71
|
2,566.30
Wages for 27 hours of work is 13.71
|
| Supervisor |
Area A
|
24.39
wages for 27 hours of work is 25.27
|
1,097.41
wages for 27 hours of work is 25.27
|
4,755.09
wages for 27 hours of work is 25.27
|
| Supervisor |
Area B
|
20.43
Wages for 27 hours of work is 21.28
|
919.35
Wages for 27 hours of work is 21.28
|
3,983.54
Wages for 27 hours of work is 21.28
|
| Trainee Manager |
Area A
|
26.35
Wages for 27 hours of work is 27.29
|
1,185.60
Wages for 27 hours of work is 27.29
|
5,137.21
Wages for 27 hours of work is 27.29
|
| Trainee Manager |
Area B
|
21.84
Wages for 27 hours of work is 22.77
|
982.67
Wages for 27 hours of work is 22.77
|
4,257.91
Wages for 27 hours of work is 22.77
|
Minimum Wage for Taxi Employees w.e.f 1-7-2013 to 30-6-2014
Last update: 15-05-2014
| Industry | Job Type | Minimum Wage per Hour | Minimum Wage per Week | Minimum Wage per Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi Sector | Drivers |
12.71
Hours per week specified: 45
Days per month specified: 22
Hours per month specified: 198
|
610.08
Hours per week specified: 45
Days per month specified: 22
Hours per month specified: 198
|
2,643.47
Hours per week specified: 45
Days per month specified: 22
Hours per month specified: 198
|
| Taxi Sector | Admin worker |
12.71
Hours per week specified: 45
Days per month specified: 22
Hours per month specified: 198
|
610.08
Hours per week specified: 45
Days per month specified: 22
Hours per month specified: 198
|
2,643.47
Hours per week specified: 45
Days per month specified: 22
Hours per month specified: 198
|
| Taxi Sector | Rank marshals |
10.16
Hours per week specified: 45
Days per month specified: 22
Hours per month specified: 198
|
487.68
Hours per week specified: 45
Days per month specified: 22
Hours per month specified: 198
|
2,113.11
Hours per week specified: 45
Days per month specified: 22
Hours per month specified: 198
|
| Taxi Sector | Workers not elsewhere specified |
8.89
Days per week specified: 5.0
Hours per week specified: 45
Days per month specified: 22
Hours per month specified: 198
|
426.72
Days per week specified: 5.0
Hours per week specified: 45
Days per month specified: 22
Hours per month specified: 198
|
1,848.97
Days per week specified: 5.0
Hours per week specified: 45
Days per month specified: 22
Hours per month specified: 198
|
Minimum Wages for Forestry Sector w.e.f 1-4-2014 to 31-3-2015
Approved revision date: 01-04-2015
Last update: 15-05-2014
| Industry | Minimum Wage per Hour | Minimum Wage per Week | Minimum Wage per Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forestry Sector |
12.41
Hours per week specified: 45
Days per month specified: 22
Hours per month specified: 198
|
558.60
Hours per week specified: 45
Days per month specified: 22
Hours per month specified: 198
|
2,420.41
Hours per week specified: 45
Days per month specified: 22
Hours per month specified: 198
|
Minimum Wages for Farm Workers w.e.f 01-03-2014 to 28-02-2015
Approved revision date: 01-03-2015
Last update: 25-08-2014
| Job Type | Minimum Wage per Hour | Minimum Wage per Week | Minimum Wage per Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm worker |
12.41
Hours per week specified: 45
Days per month specified: 22
Hours per month specified: 198
|
558.60
Hours per week specified: 45
Days per month specified: 22
Hours per month specified: 198
|
2,420.41
Hours per week specified: 45
Days per month specified: 22
Hours per month specified: 198
|
Minimum Wages for the Hospitality Sector w.e.f 1-7-2013 to 30-6-2014
Last update: 15-05-2014
| Industry | Firmsize | Minimum Wage per Hour | Minimum Wage per Week | Minimum Wage per Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitality Sector | Firm size 1-10 employees |
12.39
Hours per week specified: 45
Days per month specified: 22
Hours per month specified: 198
Minimum wages for employers with 10 or less employees
|
557.55
Hours per week specified: 45
Days per month specified: 22
Hours per month specified: 198
Minimum wages for employers with 10 or less employees
|
2,415.86
Hours per week specified: 45
Days per month specified: 22
Hours per month specified: 198
Minimum wages for employers with 10 or less employees
|
| Hospitality Sector | Firm size 11-50 employees |
13.81
Hours per week specified: 45
Days per month specified: 22
Hours per month specified: 198
Minimum wages for employers with more than 10 employees
|
621.45
Hours per week specified: 45
Days per month specified: 22
Hours per month specified: 198
Minimum wages for employers with more than 10 employees
|
2,692.72
Hours per week specified: 45
Days per month specified: 22
Hours per month specified: 198
Minimum wages for employers with more than 10 employees
|