South Africa — Business: Hiring Employees

Key facts

• The Minister raised the national minimum wage from R28.79 to R30.23 per ordinary hour effective 1 March 2026.
• That is R241.84 for an eight-hour day and R1,209.20 for a 40-hour week; expanded public works workers have a separate R16.62 per hour.
• The Department of Employment and Labour and the CCMA enforce the wage and inspectors can impose fines.
• UIF, SDL and COIDA rates were not confirmed in these sources.

Steps

1. Registration with the CCMA — Registering with the CCMA is a necessary step before hiring employees. This involves submitting required documents and information to the CCMA. However, the exact process and requirements are unclear.
2. Hiring Process — The hiring process in South Africa typically involves advertising job openings, shortlisting candidates, and conducting interviews. However, the specifics of this process are not well-documented.
3. Contract and Employment Law — Employers must ensure that employee contracts comply with the BCEA and other relevant laws. However, detailed information on this process is not readily available.