Minimum Wage – Learnership Allowances
- Valid on April 2026
- The amounts are in South African Rand.
Job Type
| Per week | |
| NQF Level 1 to 2 - Credits earned 1-120 Minimum wage with effect from March 1, 2026 | ZAR455.00 |
| NQF Level 1 to 2 - Credits earned 121-240 Minimum wage with effect from March 1, 2026 | ZAR909.94 |
| NQF Level 3 - Credits earned 1-120 Minimum wage with effect from March 1, 2026 | ZAR455.00 |
| NQF Level 3 - Credits earned 121-240 Minimum wage with effect from March 1, 2026 | ZAR856.94 |
| NQF Level 3 - Credits earned 241-360 Minimum wage with effect from March 1, 2026 | ZAR1,402.87 |
| NQF Level 4 - Credits earned 1-120 Minimum wage with effect from March 1, 2026 | ZAR455.00 |
| NQF Level 4 - Credits earned 121-240 Minimum wage with effect from March 1, 2026 | ZAR910.04 |
| NQF Level 4 - Credits earned 241-360 Minimum wage with effect from March 1, 2026 | ZAR1,402.87 |
| NQF Level 4 - Credits earned 361-480 Minimum wage with effect from March 1, 2026 | ZAR2,047.41 |
| NQF Level 5 to 8 - Credits earned 1-120 Minimum wage with effect from March 1, 2026 | ZAR455.00 |
| NQF Level 5 to 8 - Credits earned 121-240 Minimum wage with effect from March 1, 2026 | ZAR985.76 |
| NQF Level 5 to 8 - Credits earned 241-360 Minimum wage with effect from March 1, 2026 | ZAR1,474.90 |
| NQF Level 5 to 8 - Credits earned 361-480 Minimum wage with effect from March 1, 2026 | ZAR2,077.79 |
| NQF Level 5 to 8 - Credits earned 481-600 Minimum wage with effect from March 1, 2026 | ZAR2,654.04 |
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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