BusinessLive reports that SA’s public servants are set to receive a wage increase of 4.7% on 1 April in line with a wage deal signed by the government and four unions at the public service coordinating bargaining council (PSCBC) on 31 March 2023.

Employees set to benefit are not considered senior management. The two-year pay deal translated into civil servants getting a wage increase of 7.5% during 2023/24 and projected consumer price inflation (CPI) for 2024/25. Department of Public Service & Administration (DPSA) spokesperson Moses Mushi indicated: “Considering the current economic climate and the need for fiscal discipline, the government will implement a 4.7% salary increment for public servants in 2024. This decision aligns with the commitment to affordable and accessible public services while recognising the hard work and dedication of public servants. The government has thoroughly considered various factors to strike a balance between meeting the needs of public servants and delivering efficient services.” The two-year wage agreement was signed by Sadtu, the PSA, Naptosa and Hospersa. Nehawu, Popcru, Denosa and the SA Policing Union did not sign the wage agreement in protest over government’s decision to unilaterally implement a 3% wage increase for public servants in October 2022.

• Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Luyolo Mkentane at BusinessLive

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