Wage hike for domestics take effect
The increase is effective between 1 December to 30 November 2015.
THE new minimum wage structure for domestic workers from 1 December to 30 November 2015 has been approved by labour minister, Mildred Oliphant.
The minimum wage adjustment is in line with legislation to protect workers in sectors in which they are likely to be exploited, or where worker organisations and trade unions are absent, and workers are not covered by regulating mechanisms.
The new sectoral determination of domestic workers prescribes that the minimum wages for domestic workers who work more than 27 ordinary hours per week as follows:
• Area A (those in major metropolitan areas) is R10.95 hourly rate, R476.68 weekly rate and R2,065.47 monthly rate.
• Area B (those not covered in area A) R9.30 hourly rate, R418.32 weekly rate and R1,812.57 monthly rate.
The minimum wage for domestic workers who work 27 ordinary hours per week or less is as follows:
• Area A (those in major metropolitan areas) is R12.40 hourly rate, R334.74 weekly rate and R1,450.33 monthly rate.
• Area B (those not covered in area A) R10.98 hourly rate, R296.35 weekly rate and R1,284.09 monthly rate.
