Domestic Worker's Wage Increase 2012

The increase in the minimum wage for domestic workers is effective from 1 December 2012. This include housekeepers, gardeners, nannies, domestic drivers etc.

The employment of domestic workers is governed by Sectoral Determination 7. The legislation helps to regulate the conditions of employment and eliminate abuse in the sector.

All employers of domestic workers in South Africa must pay their employees a minimum wage. There are two rates for the minimum wage which are based on:

• Where the domestic employee works.
• The number of hours worked per week.

Here is some useful information regarding domestic workers:

• Wage table for the domestic worker sector.
• Domestic workers, what you should know.
• Sample, domestic  worker contract.
• Basic guide to employment contracts (Domestic Worker).
• Department of Labour.