The Labour Note - Feb 2025
By BVK Group | 07 Feb 2025
The Department of Employment and Labour has announced the adjustments to the National Minimum Wage (NMW) for 2025, as published in Government Gazette No. 52053 on 4 February 2025. These new wage rates will come into effect from 1 March 2025, and all employers are required to ensure compliance.
Category | NEW Rate (1 March 2025 – 28 Feb 2026) | Previous Rate (1 March 2024 – 28 Feb 2025) | Previous Rate (1 March 2023 – 28 Feb 2024) |
General Minimum Wage | R28.79 per hour | R27.58 per hour | R25.42 per hour |
Domestic Workers | R28.79 per hour | R27.58 per hour | R25.42 per hour |
Farm Workers | R28.79 per hour | R27.58 per hour | R25.42 per hour |
Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) | R15.83 per hour | R15.16 per hour | R14.57 per hour |
Contract Cleaning
In terms of contract cleaning the rate per hour is:
Area A – R31.69
Area B – As per Bargaining Council for Contract Cleaning Services Industry (BCCCI) rates
Area C (Nelspruit and White River) – R28.89.
Employer Obligations
Ensure all employee wages are adjusted to comply with the new rates by 1 March 2025.
Update payroll systems and communicate changes to employees in a timely manner.
Comply with the National Minimum Wage Act (9/2018) to avoid penalties for non-compliance.
If applicable, review and adjust sector-specific wage agreements in line with these updates.
Enforcement & Compliance
The Department of Employment and Labour will be monitoring compliance, and employers found to be in violation of the new wage structure may face fines and legal consequences.
For further information, employers can refer to the Government Gazette No. 52053 . We urge all employers to implement these adjustments promptly to ensure a smooth transition and continued compliance with South African labour laws.
References:
Government Gazette, Regulation Gazette No. 11792 Vol 716, 4 February 2025, No 52053.
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(The information provided in this article does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available are for general informational purposes only)
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