The Department of Labour reports that, with effect from 1 September 201, the minimum wage applicable to the Private Security Sector will increase by an average of 6.4% in terms of the Sectoral Determination (SD) and will be applicable until 31 August 2018.  

The new minimum wage for Grade A security officers in Area A, which constitutes major metropolitan areas, will be R5,209 (Grade B - R4,668; Grade C - R4,102; and Grades D & E - R4,102).  The new minimum wage for Grade A security officers in Area 2 (all other areas) will be R4,323 (Grade B - R3,934; and Grades C, D & E - R3,414).  The latest increase in the Private Security SD will be in its third and last year of implementation.  The SD prescribes minimum wages, number of leave days, working hours and termination rules.

• Get more details from the Department of Labour’s press statement at DOL online

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