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BL Premium reports that the government and unions representing SA’s more than 1.3-million public servants have signed a three-year wage deal that will see teachers, soldiers, nurses and doctors receiving an above-inflation pay hike of 5.5% in 2025/26.
Public Service Co-ordinating Bargaining Council (PSCBC) general secretary Frikkie de Bruin said on Wednesday the wage negotiations were concluded after a majority agreement of 84.34% was secured following a 21-day consultation period. Consumer price inflation is forecast to average 4.5% in 2025. Wage increases for 2026/27 and 2027/28 will be linked to the consumer price index (CPI). The 5.5% deal cements the R700bn-plus wage bill as a big factor amid SA’s efforts to stabilise its finances. As sweeteners to the pay deal, the government offered various increases to allowances, including the homeowners’ allowance (from R1,784 to R1,900 effective from 1 April); danger allowance (R632.29 to R650); special danger allowance (R931.82 to R950); and service allowance for police (R700 to R950). Allowances pertaining to the death grant, childcare and breastfeeding facilities, recruitment policy, bursary scheme for public servants’ dependents, standardisation of uniform policy, and comprehensive danger insurance, among other things, will be researched and position papers developed for future negotiations. The PSCBC commended both employer and labour parties for their dedication and constructive engagement in working towards the agreement.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Luyolo Mkentane at BusinessLive (subscriber access only)
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