South African Minimum Wage 2024. As of 1 march you will be required to pay your domestic worker the increased minimum wage of r27.58 per hour. The new minimum also outlines the minimum wage for workers in certain sectors.

According to government gazette no 50073, dated 2 february 2024, the national minimum wage will be adjusted from 1 march 2024. The new national minimum wage (nmw) determination has increased from r25,42 to r27,58 for each ordinary hour worked and will come into effect on 1 march 2024.