Hospitality sector minimum wage increases by 5,2%

The Department of Labour has reviewed the minimum wage for the hospitality sector, which will come into effect from July 1.

For the period July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012, employers with 10 or fewer employees, the minimum monthly rate is R2 084. The minimum weekly rate is R481 and minimum hourly rate is R10,70.

For employers with more than 10 employees, the minimum monthly rate is R2 323. The minimum weekly rate is R536 and minimum hourly rate is R11,92.