South African Minimum Wage 2025. Workers employed on expanded public works’ hourly rate will increase from r13.97 to r15,16. Note, prior to 2019, the minimum wage in south africa varied depending on the sector and industry.
As in previous years, the adjustment provides exceptions for several worker groups, including: The government raised the national minimum wage on friday by 8.5 percent to r27.58 an hour from 1 march 2025.
