What Is The Minimum Wage In South Africa 2024. Minimum wages in south africa is expected to reach 27.58 zar/hour by the end of 2024, according to trading economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In 2021, the commission recommended increasing the national minimum wage from r20,76 to r21,69 per hour.
The 2024 south african national minimum wage increase of 8.5% to r27,58 marks a significant rise in labour costs for employers, particularly in the agricultural and construction sectors, reflecting a 39% increase. The current minimum wage in the country is r27.58 per hour, which translates into a monthly salary of r5,049.76.