December 1, 2014 saw the implementation of the new wage structure for the Domestic Workers sector following the upward adjustment of the new minimum wage.

The minimum wage adjustment is in line with legislation to protect workers in South Africa 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 from 1 December 2014 to 30 November 2015 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.

While the Minimum wages for domestic workers from 1 December 2014 to 30 November 2015 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.

Did you know?
As a MISA member, you can have your domestic worker’s contract draw up free of charge? MISA will also undertake the UIF registration of the domestic worker free of charge once the contract has been finalised. It is a legal requirement that all domestic workers must be registered for UIF. 

Contact our Head Office on (011) 476-3920.

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