Minimum Wage – Private Security Sector

Job Type

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

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Artisans - Area 1 + 2

Minimum wage with effect from 01 March 2026

Per month

Artisans - Area 3

Minimum wage with effect from 01 March 2026

Per month

Clerical Assistant - Area 1 + 2

Minimum wage with effect from 01 March 2026

Per month

Clerical Assistant - Area 3

Minimum wage with effect from 01 March 2026

Per month

Clerk during 1st year of experience - Area 1 + 2

Minimum wage with effect from 01 March 2026

Per month

Clerk during 1st year of experience - Area 3

Minimum wage with effect from 01 March 2026

Per month

Clerk during 2nd year of experience - Area 1 + 2

Minimum wage with effect from 01 March 2026

Per month

Clerk during 2nd year of experience - Area 3

Minimum wage with effect from 01 March 2026

Per month

Clerk during 3rd year of experience - Area 1 + 2

Minimum wage with effect from 01 March 2026

Per month

Clerk during 3rd year of experience - Area 3

Minimum wage with effect from 01 March 2026

Per month

Clerk after 3rd year of experience - Area 1 + 2

Minimum wage with effect from 01 March 2026

Per month

Clerk after 3rd year of experience - Area 3

Minimum wage with effect from 01 March 2026

Per month

Control or Communication Center Operator - Grade A - Area 1 + 2

Minimum wage with effect from 01 March 2026

Per month

Control or Communication Center Operator -Grade A - Area 3

Minimum wage with effect from 01 March 2026

Per month

Control or Communication Center Operator -Grade B - Area 1 + 2

Minimum wage with effect from 01 March 2026

Per month

Control or Communication Center Operator -Grade B - Area 3

Minimum wage with effect from 01 March 2026

Per month

Control or Communication Center Operator -Grade C,D&E - Area 1 + 2

Minimum wage with effect from 01 March 2026

Per month

Control or Communication Center Operator -Grade C,D&E - Area 3

Minimum wage with effect from 01 March 2026

Per month

Controller - Area 1+2

Minimum wage with effect from 01 March 2026

Per month

Controller - Area 3

Minimum wage with effect from 01 March 2026

Per month

Driver of a light motor vehicle - Area 1 + 2

Minimum wage with effect from 01 March 2026

Per month

Driver of a light motor vehicle - Area 3

Minimum wage with effect from 01 March 2026

Per month

Driver of a medium motor vehicle - Area 1 + 2

Minimum wage with effect from 01 March 2026

Per month

Driver of a medium motor vehicle - Area 3

Minimum wage with effect from 01 March 2026

Per month

Driver of a heavy motor vehicle - Area 1 + 2

Minimum wage with effect from 01 March 2026

Per month

Driver of a heavy motor vehicle - Area 3

Minimum wage with effect from 01 March 2026

Per month

General Worker - Area 1 + 2

Minimum wage with effect from 01 March 2026

Per month

General Worker - Area 3

Minimum wage with effect from 01 March 2026

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Handyman - Area 1 + 2

Minimum wage with effect from 01 March 2026

Per month

Handyman - Area 3

Minimum wage with effect from 01 March 2026

Per month

Security inspector / Safety inspector - Grade A - Area 1 + 2

Minimum wage with effect from 01 March 2026

Per month

Security inspector / Safety inspector - Grade A - Area 3

Minimum wage with effect from 01 March 2026

Per month

Security inspector / Safety inspector - Grade B - Area 1 + 2

Minimum wage with effect from 01 March 2026

Per month

Security inspector / Safety inspector - Grade B - Area 3

Minimum wage with effect from 01 March 2026

Per month

Security inspector / Safety inspector - Grade C,D&E - Area 1 + 2

Minimum wage with effect from 01 March 2026

Per month

Security inspector / Safety inspector - Grade C,D&E - Area 3

Minimum wage with effect from 01 March 2026

Per month

Employees not else where specified - Area 1 + 2

Minimum wage with effect from 01 March 2026

Per month

Employees not else where specified - Area 3

Minimum wage with effect from 01 March 2026

Per month

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.

Minimum Wage Profiles by Country

Detailed country information on minimum wage policies, legislation, and institutional frameworks.

  • South Africa has a statutory minimum wage
    yes
  • South Africa has a single minimum wage rate applicable to the entire dependent workforce
    no
  • South Africa has multiple minimum wage rates, jointly applicable to the entire dependent workforce
    yes
  • South Africa defines most minimum wage rates by geographical areas
    no
  • South Africa defines most minimum wage rates by job roles
    yes
  • South Africa defines most minimum wage rates by industries
    yes
  • South Africa defines most minimum wage rates by workers' skill levels
    no
  • South Africa defines minimum wage rates for Economic Processing Zones (EPZ) or similar
    no
  • South Africa defines minimum wage rates for youth age groups
    no
  • South Africa defines minimum wage rates for small firms
    yes
  • South Africa defines minimum wage rates for domestic workers
    yes
  • South Africa defines minimum wage rates for agricultural workers
    yes
  • South Africa defines minimum wage rates for piece rate workers
    no
  • South Africa defines minimum wage rates as net rates
    no
  • South Africa has on average adjusted minimum wage rates at least once per year since 2020
    no
  • South Africa defines minimum wage rates per hour
    yes
  • South Africa defines minimum wage rates per week
    yes
  • South Africa defines minimum wage rates per month
    yes
  • South Africa defines minimum wage rates per year
    no

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