SALARY AND WAGE INCREASE 1 JULY 2013 – JUNE 2014

IMATU members are reminded that according to the multi-year Salary and Wage Collective Agreement, signed on 27 July 2012, the following increases for the Local Government Sector will be implemented:

1. The salary increase shall be 6.84% with effect from 1 July 2013.
2. Any benefits and conditions of service linked to salaries shall increase by the same rate of 6.84%
3. The minimum wage shall increase by 6.84%. The new minimum wage for the sector will be R5 264.01 with effect from 1 July 2013.
4. The maximum employer contribution to an employee’s accredited medical scheme shall be increased to R3 557.65 from 1 July 2013.

An official document from the South African Local Government Bargaining Council will be issued in due course.