FORESTRY SECTOR
WAGE INCREASE
Dear Employer
Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant has announced an increased minimum wage for forestry workers with effect from 1 March 2016.
As at 1 March 2016, the minimum wages will be adjusted as follows:
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Hourly rate: R 14.25
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Weekly rate: R 641.32
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Monthly rate: R 2778.83
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A daily wage for a forestry worker who works nine hours per day is R 128.26.
Regards
Jaco Swart
National Collective Bargaining Co-ordinator