The Minister of Labour, Mildred Oliphant, had the pleasure of announcing that: “wages for the vulnerable workers in the Domestic Worker Sector will be adjusted with effect from 1 January 2018”.
In terms of Sectoral Determination 7: The minimum wages will be adjusted upwards for employees.
- This means that an employee that works more than 27 hours in Area A (largely urban areas) should be paid not less than an hourly rate of R13.05.
- Secondly, for an employee that works less than 27 hours in Area A should be paid not less than an hourly rate of R15.28.
- Thirdly, for an employee that works more than 27 hours in Area B (largely rural areas) should be paid not less than an hourly rate of R11.89.
- Fourthly, for an employee that works less than 27 hours in Area B should be paid not less than an hourly rate of R14.03.
The new determination will be effective until the end of December 2018 (following which a new determination will be issued).
Sectoral determination covers the protection of workers in vulnerable sectors/areas of work. The determination sets minimum working hours, minimum wages, number of leave days and termination rules.