Minimum wages have been revised in South Africa, with effect from 01 March. The national minimum wage has increased from ZAR20.76 to ZAR21.69 for each ordinary hour worked. The sector-wise revised minimum wage with the effect of 01 March 2021 as follows:
For domestic workers who work 27 ordinary hours per week or less - Area A, from ZAR15.57 to ZAR19.09 per hour
For domestic workers who work 27 ordinary hours per week or less - Area B, from ZAR15.57 to ZAR19.09 per hour
For domestic workers who work more than 27 ordinary hours per week - Area A, from ZAR15.57 to ZAR19.09 per hour
For domestic workers who work more than 27 ordinary hours per week - Area B, from ZAR15.57 to ZAR19.09 per hour
For farmworker ZAR18.68 to 21.69 per hour
For more information on changes, please refer to the minimum wage pages: