Tshwane says budget allows for 5.1% salary hike
Tshwane City Manager Johann Mettler says provision has been made to pay staff a 5.1% salary increase for the 2024/25 financial year.
On Monday, Tshwane began wage talks with the South African Local Government Association and unions IMATU and Samwu at the South African Local Government Bargaining Council.
The previous three-year salary agreement expired in June.
Mettler said the municipality will honour its commitment to pay employees a salary increase.
“I am mindful and fully conscious of your struggles to make ends meet amid the rising cost of living, which is why I remain committed to paying all employees a salary increment once the negotiations have been finalised,” he said.
“I sincerely appreciate your commitment, dedication and the professionalism with which you execute your daily responsibilities despite the mounting challenges you face.”
Tshwane has provided for a 5 1% salary increase, which will be paid to employees at the conclusion of negotiations.
In 2023, workers affiliated with the South African Municipal Workers Union downed tools over various issues, including the non-payment of salary hikes.
The strike brought service delivery across the city to a standstill for weeks.
Samwu members demanded the metro implement a 5.4% wage increase — which was the last leg of a three-year wage agreement.
Mettler said negotiations around the 2023 non-payment of salary increases could resume once the current round of negotiations has been concluded.
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