Dear employer

The Minister of Employment and Labour has gazetted a new National Minimum Wage, effective today, 1 March 2024.

The minimum wage has increased to R27.58 per hour, and is applicable to all employees who fall under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, as well as domestic- and farm workers.

This amounts to an 8.5% increase, way above the inflation rate applicable at the time of determination. 

The wage rates for the wholesale and retail sector and employees on learnerships have also been increased.

Please click here to view the gazette.

Gustav van Tromp

The Labour Group

Van Tromp & Associates

gustav@thelabourgroup.co.za

The above information is with curtesy of NEASA Employers Association