Minimum Wage – Contract Cleaners

  • Valid on June 2026
  • The amounts are in South African Rand (R).

Area

Per hour
Area A: Metropolitan Councils: City of Cape Town, Greater East Rand Metro, City of Johannesburg, Tshwane and Nelson Mandela. Local Council: Emfuleni, Merafong, Mogale City, Metsimaholo, Randfontein, Stellenbosch, Westonaria

Minimum wage with effect from 01 March 2026

R33,27
Area B: All Areas in KwaZulu -Natal

Minimum wage with effect from 01 March 2026

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Area C: In the rest of the RSA

Minimum wage with effect from 01 March 2026

R30,33

Definitions

Wages per month are calculated as 4.33 times if a weekly wage is defined. It is calculated as 4.33 times the standard hours per week if an hourly wage is given.

Source

National minimum wage amendment 2026. Government Gazette No. 54075 (3 Feb 2026), GN R.7083.

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