NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE FROM 1 MARCH 2026 The Minister of Employment and Labour has, by Notice (No. R 7083) in the Government Gazette (No. 54075, dated 3 February 2026), amended the National Minimum Wage from R28.79 per hour to R30.23 per hour , with effect from 1 March 2026 . The amounts applicable to Learners have also been amended. Gazette-NMW-1-March-2026.pdf   The minimum wage and learnership allowances prescribed by the National Minimum Wage Commission are adhered to as a

Following the negotiations conducted during 2025, the Employers’ Organisation for Hairdressing Cosmetology and Beauty (EOHCB) and UASA - the Union, concluded a collective agreement towards the end of 2025. Duration The duration of the agreement is for one year, commencing on 1 March 2026 and terminating on 28 February 2027. The agreement provides that the negotiation teams will continue with negotiations in 2026 to address: A review of the administration and rules of the Sick

PENSION FUND FORMS The Financial Services Tribunal has warned prospective retirees to review their paperwork carefully, as errors can lead to substantial losses. In a recent case, a member’s retirement was processed as a withdrawal instead of a retirement because the member had incorrectly used a withdrawal form. This error resulted in a significant loss to the member as the tax deductions made were based on a withdrawal, not a retirement. The Pension Fund Adjudicator found t

PENSION FUND ARREARS The Main Collective Agreement provides that membership of the HBSI Pension Fund is compulsory for employees in the industry.   In the absence of an exemption, it is a legal requirement that employers submit payment of the required contributions to the Council for payment to the Fund.   A failure to pay over contributions as required is not only a contravention of the Pension Fund Act and a criminal offence, but also potentially leaves employers exposed to

SURVEY: BEAUTY SECTOR: SOMATOLOGISTS Following the indication by the AHPCSA (Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa)  that it...

Opportunity for City & Guilds Industry-Qualified Hairdressers to Obtain the South African National Qualification Establishments are again...

National Minimum Wage: Wage Schedules The Wage Schedules have been adjusted to include the increase to the National Minimum Wage with...

Wage Schedules Effective from 1 January 2025 The wage schedules have been updated to include the 2025 increases and have been uploaded to...

December 2024- SEASON’S GREETINGS   The Council staff wish you all a happy and peaceful holiday season. Please note that the Council’s...