The minimum wages in the Domestic Workers Sector have been increased with effect from 1 December 2012. The wage increases for the two different areas are as follows:
Area A – Minimum rates for the period 1 December 2012 to 30 November 2013
Hourly Rate (R) 8.95
Weekly Rate (R) 402.96
Monthly Rate (R) 1746.00
Previous years minimum wage + CPI*** +1%
Area B – Minimum rates for the period 1 December 2012 to 30 November 2013
Hourly Rate (R) 7.65
Weekly Rate (R) 344.30
Monthly Rate (R) 1491.86
Previous years minimum wage + CPI*** +2%