Minimum Wages in South Africa 2022
National Minimum Wages in South Africa 2022
Possibly you are searching for National Minimum Wages in South Africa 2022. South Africa has reviewed its Minimum Wages upward from R21.69 in 2021 to R23.19. This translates into an increase of 6.9% above the previous year’s minimum wage. The Minimum Wages in South Africa 2022 was released by Thulas Nxesi, the Labour Minister in a gazette which was published on February 07, 2022. This new minimum wage will be effective from March 01, 2022.
One thing that is unique about the Minimum Wages in South Africa 2022 is that there is no exception for any specific worker groups. This means that the new minimum wages will also apply to domestic workers and farm workers too. This is in line with the planned equalization drive in South Africa.
It should be noted that the national minimum wage does not include payment of allowances like transport, food, tools, accommodation, payments in kind, tips, bonuses, and gifts. It is the amount that is payable to workers for the ordinary hours of work.
In arriving at the new Minimum Wages in South Africa 2022, certain factors were taken into consideration by the National Minimum Wage Commission. And these include the gross domestic product of the country, inflation rate, the cost of living, the ability of the employers’ business to sustain the payment, employees’ productivity among others.
In summary, the new South Africa national minimum wage is R23.19 for each ordinary hour worked.
- Farmworkers are entitled to a minimum wage of R23.19 per hour
- Domestic workers are entitled to a minimum wage of R23.19 per hour
- Workers employed on an expanded public works programme are entitled to a minimum wage of R12.75 per hour
- Workers who have concluded learnership agreements contemplated in section 17 of the Skills Development Act, 1998 (Act No. 97 of 1998), are entitled to the allowances as contained below:
| NQF Level | Credits already earned by learner | Minimum allowance per week |
| Level 1 – 2 | 0 – 120 | 349.04 |
| 121 – 240 | 698.05 | |
| Level 3 | 0 – 120 | 349.04 |
| 121 – 240 | 657.38 | |
| 241 – 360 | 1076.19 | |
| Level 4 | 0 – 120 | 349.04 |
| 121 – 240 | 698.11 | |
| 241 – 360 | 1076.19 | |
| 361 – 480 | 1570.63 | |
| Level 5 – 8 | 0 – 120 | 349.04 |
| 121 – 240 | 756.20 | |
| 241 – 360 | 1131.44 | |
| 361 – 480 | 1593.94 | |
| 481 – 600 | 2036.00 |
National Minimum Wage in South Africa
Contract Cleaning Sector Minimum Wage
The Minimum hourly rates for Contract Cleaning Employees are as follows:
Contract Cleaning Employees are grouped into Area A, Area B, and Area C respectively.
Metropolitan Councils in Area A include the City of Cape Town, Greater East Rand Metro, City of Johannesburg, Tshwane, and Nelson Mandela. While the Local council in Area A include Emfuleni, Merafong, Mogale City, Metsimaholo, Randfontein, Stellenbosch, and Westonaria.
The approved rate per hour for Area A is R25.52.
For Area B, BCCCI rates apply. Area B includes all areas in KwaZulu-Natal. Conditions of employment and minimum wage rates for KwaZulu-Natal areas shall be subjected to the collective agreement in the Bargaining Council for the Contract Cleaning Service Industry (BCCCI)
Area C comprises all areas in the rest of RSA. The minimum rate per hour for Area C is R23.27
Wholesale and Retail Sector Minimum Wage
Wholesale and Retail Sector minimum wages for Area A
Metropolitan and Local Municipality under Area A include Bergrivier, Breede Valley, Buffalo City, Cape Agulhas, Cederberg, City of Cape Town, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, City of Tshwane, Drakenstein, Ekurhuleni, Emalahleni, Emfuleni, Ethekwini Metropolitan Unicity, Gamagara, George, Hibiscus Coast, Karoo Hoogland, Kgatelopele, KharaHais, Knysna, Kungwini, Kouga, Hosswqua Local Authority, Lesedi, Makana, Mangaung, Matzikama,Metsimaholo, Middleburg (Mpumalanga), Midvaal, Mngeni, Mogale, Mosselbaai, Msunduzi, Mtubatuba, Nama Khoi, Nelson Mandela, Nokeng tsa Taemane, Oudtshoorn, Overstrand, Plettenbergbaai, Potchefstroom, Randfontein, Richtersverld, Saldanha Bay, Sol Plaatjie, Stellenbosch, Swartland, Swellendam, Theewaterskloof, Umdoni, uMhlathuze, and Witzenberg.
| 27 Hrs or Less | |||||
| CI 2 (3)(b) | CI 2 (3)(a) | CI 2 (2) | |||
| Job Category | R.P.H | R.P.H | R.P.H | R.P.H | R.P.H |
| General Assistant/Trolley Collector | 23.19 | 27.25 | 23.19 | 1043.55 | 4521.70 |
| Security Guard | 23.19 | 27.70 | 23.19 | 1043.55 | 4521.70 |
| Forklift Operator | 23.19 | 29.59 | 23.19 | 1043.55 | 4521.70 |
| Driver <3500kg | 23.19 | 30.19 | 23.19 | 1043.55 | 4521.70 |
| Merchandiser/Shop Assistant/Checker/Deli Assistant | 25.05 | 31.32 | 23.19 | 1043.55 | 4521.70 |
| Cashier | 26.56 | 33.21 | 35.66 | 1154.70 | 5003.32 |
| Driver 3501 <9000kg | 28.90 | 36.11 | 27.88 | 1254.60 | 5436.18 |
| Clerk/Sales Assistant/Sales Person/Block man/Baker | 31.27 | 39.08 | 30.20 | 1359.00 | 5888.55 |
| Driver 9000 <16000kg | 31.47 | 39.32 | 30.35 | 1365.75 | 5917.79 |
| Displayer | 32.47 | 40.58 | 31.35 | 1410.75 | 6112.78 |
| Driver 16001kg> | 34.54 | 43.20 | 33.35 | 1500.75 | 6502.75 |
| Supervisor | 38.47 | 48.09 | 37.14 | 1671.30 | 7241.74 |
| Trainee Manager | 41.54 | 51.93 | 40.12 | 1805.40 | 7822.80 |
| Assistant Manager | 45.25 | 56.58 | 43.67 | 1965.15 | 8514.99 |
| Manager | 49.60 | 62.00 | 47.89 | 2155.05 | 9337.83 |
Wholesale and Retail Sector minimum wages for Area B. Area B covers Metropolitan and Local Municipality not mentioned in Area A.
| 27 Hrs or Less | |||||
| CI 2 (3)(b) | CI 2 (3)(a) | CI 2 (2) | |||
| Job Category | R.P.H | R.P.H | R.P.H | R.P.H | R.P.H |
| General Assistant/Trolley Collector | 23.19 | 25.45 | 23.19 | 1043.55 | 4521.70 |
| Security Guard | 23.19 | 27.70 | 23.19 | 1043.55 | 4521.70 |
| Forklift Operator | 23.19 | 25.63 | 23.19 | 1043.55 | 4521.70 |
| Driver <3500kg | 23.19 | 26.30 | 23.19 | 1043.55 | 4521.70 |
| Merchandiser/Shop Assistant/Checker/Deli Assistant | 23.19 | 27.69 | 23.19 | 1043.55 | 4521.70 |
| Cashier | 23.19 | 29.34 | 23.19 | 1043.55 | 4521.70 |
| Driver 3501 <9000kg | 25.15 | 31.44 | 23.19 | 1043.55 | 4521.70 |
| Clerk/Sales Assistant/Sales Person/Block man | 31.27 | 39.08 | 26.61 | 1197.45 | 5188.55 |
| Driver 9000 <16000kg | 30.09 | 37.62 | 28.86 | 1298.70 | 5627.27 |
| Displayer | 26.79 | 33.49 | 25.73 | 1157.85 | 5016.96 |
| Driver 16001kg> | 33.07 | 41.34 | 31.73 | 1427.85 | 6186.87 |
| Supervisor | 33.62 | 42.04 | 32.29 | 1453.05 | 6296.07 |
| Trainee Manager | 35.99 | 44.98 | 34.52 | 1553.40 | 6730.88 |
| Assistant Manager | 39.67 | 49.60 | 38.02 | 1710.90 | 7413.33 |
| Manager | 43.03 | 53.78 | 41.23 | 1855.35 | 8039.23 |
Minimum Wages in South Africa 2021
Below is the information regarding the South Africa Minimum Wage for the year 2021.
The approved National Minimum Wage in South Africa for 2021 was R21.69 for each ordinary hour worked. Nevertheless, the following National Minimum Wage still apply:
Farmworkers are entitled to a minimum wage of R21.69 per hour
Domestic workers are entitled to a minimum wage of R19.09 per hour
Workers employed on an expanded public works programme are entitled to a minimum wage of R11.93 per hour
Workers who have concluded learnership agreements contemplated in section 17 of the Skills Development Act, 1998 (Act No. 97 of 1998), are entitled to the allowances as contained below:
| NQF Level | Credits already earned by learner | Minimum allowance per week |
| Level 1 – 2 | 0 – 120 | 326.51 |
| 121 – 240 | 652.99 | |
| Level 3 | 0 – 120 | 326.51 |
| 121 – 240 | 614.95 | |
| 241 – 360 | 1006.73 | |
| Level 4 | 0 – 120 | 326.51 |
| 121 – 240 | 653.05 | |
| 241 – 360 | 1006.73 | |
| 361 – 480 | 1469.25 | |
| Level 5 – 8 | 0 – 120 | 326.51 |
| 121 – 240 | 707.39 | |
| 241 – 360 | 1058.41 | |
| 361 – 480 | 1491.06 |
Contract Cleaning Sector Minimum Wage
The Minimum hourly rates for Contract Cleaning Employees are as follows:
Contract Cleaning Employees are grouped into Area A, Area B, and Area C respectively.
Metropolitan Councils in Area A include the City of Cape Town, Greater East Rand Metro, City of Johannesburg, Tshwane, and Nelson Mandela. While the Local council in Area A include Emfuleni, Merafong, Mogale City, Metsimaholo, Randfontein, Stellenbosch, and Westonaria.
The approved rate per hour for Area A is R23.87.
For Area B, BCCCI rates apply. Area B includes all areas in KwaZulu-Natal. Conditions of employment and minimum wage rates for KwaZulu-Natal areas shall be subjected to the collective agreement in the Bargaining Council for the Contract Cleaning Service Industry (BCCCI)
Area C comprises all areas in the rest of RSA. The minimum rate per hour for Area C is R21.77
Wholesale and Retail Sector Minimum Wage
Wholesale and Retail Sector minimum wages for Area A
Metropolitan and Local Municipality under Area A include Bergrivier, Breede Valley, Buffalo City, Cape Agulhas, Cederberg, City of Cape Town, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, City of Tshwane, Drakenstein, Ekurhuleni, Emalahleni, Emfuleni, Ethekwini Metropolitan Unicity, Gamagara, George, Hibiscus Coast, Karoo Hoogland, Kgatelopele, KharaHais, Knysna, Kungwini, Kouga, Hosswqua Local Authority, Lesedi, Makana, Mangaung, Matzikama,Metsimaholo, Middleburg (Mpumalanga), Midvaal, Mngeni, Mogale, Mosselbaai, Msunduzi, Mtubatuba, Nama Khoi, Nelson Mandela, Nokeng tsa Taemane, Oudtshoorn, Overstrand, Plettenbergbaai, Potchefstroom, Randfontein, Richtersverld, Saldanha Bay, Sol Plaatjie, Stellenbosch, Swartland, Swellendam, Theewaterskloof, Umdoni, uMhlathuze, and Witzenberg.
| 27 Hrs or Less | |||||
| CI 2 (3)(b) | CI 2 (3)(a) | CI 2 (2) | |||
| Job Category | R.P.H | R.P.H | R.P.H | R.P.H | R.P.H |
| General Assistant/Trolley Collector | 21.69 | 25.49 | 21.69 | 976.05 | 4229.22 |
| Security Guard | 21.69 | 25.91 | 21.69 | 976.05 | 4229.22 |
| Forklift Operator | 21.69 | 27.68 | 21.69 | 976.05 | 4229.22 |
| Driver <3500kg | 21.69 | 28.24 | 21.69 | 976.05 | 4229.22 |
| Merchandiser/Shop Assistant/Checker/Deli Assistant | 23.43 | 29.30 | 21.69 | 976.05 | 4229.22 |
| Cashier | 24.85 | 31.07 | 24.00 | 1080.00 | 4679.64 |
| Driver 3501 <9000kg | 27.03 | 33.78 | 26.08 | 1173.60 | 5085.20 |
| Clerk/Sales Assistant/Sales Person/Block man | 29.25 | 36.56 | 28.25 | 1271.25 | 5508.33 |
| Driver 9000 <16000kg | 29.44 | 36.78 | 28.39 | 1277.55 | 5535.62 |
| Displayer | 30.37 | 37.96 | 29.33 | 1319.85 | 5718.91 |
| Driver 16001kg> | 32.31 | 40.41 | 31.20 | 1404.00 | 6083.53 |
| Supervisor | 35.99 | 44.99 | 34.74 | 1563.30 | 6773.78 |
| Trainee Manager | 38.86 | 48.58 | 37.53 | 1688.85 | 7317.79 |
| Assistant Manager | 42.33 | 52.93 | 40.85 | 1838.25 | 7965.14 |
| Manager | 46.40 | 58.00 | 44.80 | 2016.33 | 8735.33 |
Wholesale and Retail Sector minimum wages for Area B. Area B covers Metropolitan and Local Municipality not mentioned in Area A.
| 27 Hrs or Less | |||||
| CI 2 (3)(b) | CI 2 (3)(a) | CI 2 (2) | |||
| Job Category | R.P.H | R.P.H | R.P.H | R.P.H | R.P.H |
| General Assistant/Trolley Collector | 21.69 | 23.81 | 21.69 | 976.05 | 4229.22 |
| Security Guard | 21.69 | 25.91 | 21.69 | 976.05 | 4229.22 |
| Forklift Operator | 21.69 | 23.98 | 21.69 | 976.05 | 4229.22 |
| Driver <3500kg | 21.69 | 24.60 | 21.69 | 976.05 | 4229.22 |
| Merchandiser/Shop Assistant/Checker/Deli Assistant | 21.69 | 25.90 | 21.69 | 976.05 | 4229.22 |
| Cashier | 21.69 | 27.45 | 21.69 | 976.05 | 4229.22 |
| Driver 3501 <9000kg | 23.53 | 29.41 | 21.69 | 976.05 | 4229.22 |
| Clerk/Sales Assistant/Sales Person/Block man | 29.25 | 36.56 | 24.89 | 1120.05 | 4853.18 |
| Driver 9000 <16000kg | 28.15 | 35.19 | 27.00 | 1215.00 | 5264.60 |
| Displayer | 25.06 | 31.33 | 24.07 | 1083.15 | 4693.29 |
| Driver 16001kg> | 30.94 | 38.67 | 29.68 | 1335.60 | 5787.15 |
| Supervisor | 31.45 | 39.33 | 30.21 | 1359.45 | 5890.50 |
| Trainee Manager | 33.67 | 42.08 | 32.29 | 1453.05 | 6296.07 |
| Assistant Manager | 37.11 | 46.40 | 35.57 | 1600.65 | 6935.62 |
| Manager | 40.25 | 50.31 | 38.57 | 1735.65 | 7520.57 |