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Minimum wage for motor industry workers in 2026
Employees in the motor trade, from forecourt attendants and dealership staff to body building, engineering and reconditioning workshops, under the motor industry bargaining council agreement. The minimum is R1,428.30 a week for the lowest-paid jobs (Grade 1: Parking Garage Attendant and Grade 1), in force from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027. New rates apply from 1 September 2027.
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- R1,428.30The lowest rate, a weekfrom 1 Sep 2026
- R6,189.30A month, about52 weeks ÷ 12
- 50Jobs and grades
The rates in force
Apprentices and learners (all chapters)
| Job | National |
|---|---|
| CBMT trainee Level 1 | R1,976.85 a week |
| Apprentice, 3-year trade First year | R2,073.15 a week |
| Apprentice, 4-year trade First year | R2,073.15 a week |
| Learner, NQF learnership Level 1 | R2,073.15 a week |
| Apprentice, 4-year trade Second year | R2,273.85 a week |
| Learner, NQF learnership Level 2 | R2,273.85 a week |
| CBMT trainee Level 2 | R2,469.15 a week |
| Apprentice, 3-year trade Second year | R2,570.85 a week |
| Apprentice, 4-year trade Third year | R2,570.85 a week |
| Learner, NQF learnership Level 3 | R2,570.85 a week |
| CBMT trainee Level 3 | R2,968.20 a week |
| Apprentice, 3-year trade Third year | R3,160.35 a week |
| Apprentice, 4-year trade Fourth year | R3,160.35 a week |
| Learner, NQF learnership Level 4 | R3,160.35 a week |
| CBMT trainee Level 4 | R3,455.10 a week |
Division B, clause 2: office, sales and clerical employees (Sectors 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7)
| Job | National |
|---|---|
| Office, stores sales and clerical employee during 1st year of experience | R1,794.27 a week |
| Office, stores sales and clerical employee during 2nd year of experience | R2,047.31 a week |
| Motor vehicle sales person during 1st year of experience | R2,164.89 a week |
| Parts salesperson during 1st year of experience | R2,256.50 a week |
| Supply sales person during 1st year of experience | R2,265.81 a week |
| Traveller during 1st year of experience | R2,265.81 a week |
| Office, stores sales and clerical employee during 3rd year of experience | R2,357.83 a week |
| Supply sales person during 2nd year of experience | R2,595.37 a week |
| Office, stores sales and clerical employee thereafter | R2,737.40 a week |
| Parts salesperson thereafter | R2,771.90 a week |
| Traveller thereafter | R2,771.90 a week |
| Motor vehicle sales person thereafter | R2,791.20 a week |
| Supply sales person during 3rd year of experience | R2,909.30 a week |
| Supply sales person thereafter | R3,122.21 a week |
| Bookkeeper | R3,519.47 a week |
| Accountant | R5,987.21 a week |
Division C, Chapter I: establishments not registered under Chapters II to V (Sectors 4, 5 and 7; excluding Sector 6 and Chapter III)
| Job | National |
|---|---|
| Grade 1: Parking Garage Attendant | R1,428.30 a week |
| Grade 1 | R1,428.30 a week |
| Grade 1: Char | R1,620.90 a week |
| Watchman | R1,731.61 a week |
| Grade 2 | R1,900.80 a week |
| Grade 3 | R2,057.85 a week |
| Grade 2: Cashier | R2,119.95 a week |
| Grade 1: Forecourt Attendant | R2,163.60 a week |
| Grade 4 | R2,247.75 a week |
| Grade 5 | R2,506.05 a week |
| Grade 6 | R3,010.05 a week |
| Grade 7 | R3,749.40 a week |
| Grade 8 | R4,286.25 a week |
Division C, Chapter II: vehicle body building establishments
| Job | National |
|---|---|
| Grade 1 | R1,428.30 a week |
| Watchman | R1,731.61 a week |
| Grade 2 | R1,900.80 a week |
| Grade 3 | R2,057.85 a week |
| Grade 4 | R2,247.75 a week |
| Grade 5 | R2,506.05 a week |
| Grade 6 | R3,010.05 a week |
| Grade 7 | R3,749.40 a week |
| Grade 8 | R4,286.25 a week |
Division C, Chapter III: manufacturing establishments, Part A: miscellaneous
| Job | National |
|---|---|
| Grade 1 | R1,615.95 a week |
| Watchman | R1,902.11 a week |
| Grade 2 | R2,127.60 a week |
| Grade 8 | R4,793.85 a week |
Division C, Chapter III: manufacturing establishments, Part B: operatives who may qualify for setting bonus
| Job | National |
|---|---|
| Grade 3 | R2,301.75 a week |
| Grade 4 | R2,513.70 a week |
| Grade 5 | R2,803.95 a week |
| Grade 6 | R3,364.65 a week |
Division C, Chapter IV: automotive engineering establishments, special provisions for operatives
| Job | National |
|---|---|
| Operative Grade B 1st 6 Months Experience | R2,057.85 a week |
| Operative Grade B thereafter | R2,247.75 a week |
| Operative Engine Assembler 1st 18 Months Experience | R2,506.05 a week |
| Operative Grade A 1st 18 Months Experience | R2,506.05 a week |
| Operative Grade A thereafter | R3,010.05 a week |
| Operative Engine Assembler thereafter | R3,749.40 a week |
Division C, Chapter IV: automotive engineering establishments
| Job | National |
|---|---|
| Grade 1 | R1,428.30 a week |
| Watchman | R1,731.61 a week |
| Grade 2 | R1,900.80 a week |
| Grade 3 | R2,057.85 a week |
| Grade 4 | R2,247.75 a week |
| Grade 5 | R2,506.05 a week |
| Grade 6 | R3,010.05 a week |
| Grade 7 | R3,749.40 a week |
| Grade 8 | R4,286.25 a week |
Division C, Chapter V: reconditioning establishments, Part A: miscellaneous
| Job | National |
|---|---|
| Grade 1 | R1,428.30 a week |
| Watchman | R1,731.61 a week |
| Grade 2 | R1,900.80 a week |
| Grade 3 | R2,057.85 a week |
| Grade 4 | R2,247.75 a week |
| Grade 5 | R2,506.05 a week |
| Grade 6 | R3,010.05 a week |
| Grade 7 | R3,749.40 a week |
| Grade 8 | R4,286.25 a week |
Division C, Chapter V: reconditioning establishments, Part B: operatives
| Job | National |
|---|---|
| Grade 4 | R2,247.75 a week |
| Grade 5 | R2,506.05 a week |
Division D, clause 3(2): Sector 6 (dealers sales and distribution), Division B employees
| Job | National |
|---|---|
| Office, stores sales and clerical employee during 1st year of experience | R1,831.25 a week |
| Office, stores sales and clerical employee during 2nd year of experience | R2,086.22 a week |
| Motor vehicle sales person during 1st year of experience | R2,164.89 a week |
| Parts salesperson during 1st year of experience | R2,265.81 a week |
| Supply sales person during 1st year of experience | R2,265.81 a week |
| Traveller during 1st year of experience | R2,265.81 a week |
| Office, stores sales and clerical employee during 3rd year of experience | R2,404.46 a week |
| Supply sales person during 2nd year of experience | R2,595.94 a week |
| Parts salesperson thereafter | R2,771.90 a week |
| Traveller thereafter | R2,771.90 a week |
| Office, stores sales and clerical employee thereafter | R2,787.14 a week |
| Motor vehicle sales person thereafter | R2,791.57 a week |
| Supply sales person during 3rd year of experience | R2,909.30 a week |
| Supply sales person thereafter | R3,122.21 a week |
| Bookkeeper | R3,549.97 a week |
| Accountant | R6,066.35 a week |
Division D, clause 3(2): Sector 6 (dealers sales and distribution), other employees
| Job | National |
|---|---|
| Grade 1 | R1,482.75 a week |
| Watchman | R1,793.58 a week |
| Grade 2 | R1,987.20 a week |
| Grade 3 | R2,133.45 a week |
| Grade 1: Forecourt Attendant | R2,144.24 a week |
| Grade 4 | R2,329.65 a week |
| Grade 5 | R2,583 a week |
| Grade 6 | R3,076.20 a week |
| Grade 7 | R3,793.50 a week |
| Grade 8 | R4,334.40 a week |
The minimum weekly rate before deductions, as the gazette prints it. The agreement is extended to employers who aren’t party to it, so these are the minimums for the whole sector.
The next increases
From 1 September 2027
Apprentices and learners (all chapters)
| Job | National |
|---|---|
| CBMT trainee Level 1 | R2,036.25 a week |
| Apprentice, 3-year trade First year | R2,135.25 a week |
| Apprentice, 4-year trade First year | R2,135.25 a week |
| Learner, NQF learnership Level 1 | R2,135.25 a week |
| Apprentice, 4-year trade Second year | R2,342.25 a week |
| Learner, NQF learnership Level 2 | R2,342.25 a week |
| CBMT trainee Level 2 | R2,543.40 a week |
| Apprentice, 3-year trade Second year | R2,647.80 a week |
| Apprentice, 4-year trade Third year | R2,647.80 a week |
| Learner, NQF learnership Level 3 | R2,647.80 a week |
| CBMT trainee Level 3 | R3,057.30 a week |
| Apprentice, 3-year trade Third year | R3,255.30 a week |
| Apprentice, 4-year trade Fourth year | R3,255.30 a week |
| Learner, NQF learnership Level 4 | R3,255.30 a week |
| CBMT trainee Level 4 | R3,558.60 a week |
Division B, clause 2: office, sales and clerical employees (Sectors 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7)
| Job | National |
|---|---|
| Office, stores sales and clerical employee during 1st year of experience | R1,883.98 a week |
| Office, stores sales and clerical employee during 2nd year of experience | R2,149.68 a week |
| Motor vehicle sales person during 1st year of experience | R2,273.13 a week |
| Parts salesperson during 1st year of experience | R2,369.33 a week |
| Supply sales person during 1st year of experience | R2,379.10 a week |
| Traveller during 1st year of experience | R2,379.10 a week |
| Office, stores sales and clerical employee during 3rd year of experience | R2,475.72 a week |
| Supply sales person during 2nd year of experience | R2,725.14 a week |
| Office, stores sales and clerical employee thereafter | R2,874.27 a week |
| Parts salesperson thereafter | R2,910.50 a week |
| Traveller thereafter | R2,910.50 a week |
| Motor vehicle sales person thereafter | R2,930.76 a week |
| Supply sales person during 3rd year of experience | R3,054.77 a week |
| Supply sales person thereafter | R3,278.32 a week |
| Bookkeeper | R3,695.44 a week |
| Accountant | R6,286.57 a week |
Division C, Chapter I: establishments not registered under Chapters II to V (Sectors 4, 5 and 7; excluding Sector 6 and Chapter III)
| Job | National |
|---|---|
| Grade 1: Parking Garage Attendant | R1,499.85 a week |
| Grade 1 | R1,499.85 a week |
| Grade 1: Char | R1,685.25 a week |
| Watchman | R1,818.19 a week |
| Grade 2 | R1,995.75 a week |
| Grade 3 | R2,160.90 a week |
| Grade 2: Cashier | R2,204.10 a week |
| Grade 1: Forecourt Attendant | R2,249.55 a week |
| Grade 4 | R2,360.25 a week |
| Grade 5 | R2,631.15 a week |
| Grade 6 | R3,160.35 a week |
| Grade 7 | R3,937.05 a week |
| Grade 8 | R4,500.45 a week |
Division C, Chapter II: vehicle body building establishments
| Job | National |
|---|---|
| Grade 1 | R1,499.85 a week |
| Watchman | R1,818.19 a week |
| Grade 2 | R1,995.75 a week |
| Grade 3 | R2,160.90 a week |
| Grade 4 | R2,360.25 a week |
| Grade 5 | R2,631.15 a week |
| Grade 6 | R3,160.35 a week |
| Grade 7 | R3,937.05 a week |
| Grade 8 | R4,500.45 a week |
Division C, Chapter III: manufacturing establishments, Part A: miscellaneous
| Job | National |
|---|---|
| Grade 1 | R1,696.95 a week |
| Watchman | R1,997.22 a week |
| Grade 2 | R2,233.80 a week |
| Grade 8 | R5,033.70 a week |
Division C, Chapter III: manufacturing establishments, Part B: operatives who may qualify for setting bonus
| Job | National |
|---|---|
| Grade 3 | R2,416.95 a week |
| Grade 4 | R2,639.25 a week |
| Grade 5 | R2,944.35 a week |
| Grade 6 | R3,532.95 a week |
Division C, Chapter IV: automotive engineering establishments, special provisions for operatives
| Job | National |
|---|---|
| Operative Grade B 1st 6 Months Experience | R2,160.90 a week |
| Operative Grade B thereafter | R2,360.25 a week |
| Operative Engine Assembler 1st 18 Months Experience | R2,631.15 a week |
| Operative Grade A 1st 18 Months Experience | R2,631.15 a week |
| Operative Grade A thereafter | R3,160.35 a week |
| Operative Engine Assembler thereafter | R3,937.05 a week |
Division C, Chapter IV: automotive engineering establishments
| Job | National |
|---|---|
| Grade 1 | R1,499.85 a week |
| Watchman | R1,818.19 a week |
| Grade 2 | R1,995.75 a week |
| Grade 3 | R2,160.90 a week |
| Grade 4 | R2,360.25 a week |
| Grade 5 | R2,631.15 a week |
| Grade 6 | R3,160.35 a week |
| Grade 7 | R3,937.05 a week |
| Grade 8 | R4,500.45 a week |
Division C, Chapter V: reconditioning establishments, Part A: miscellaneous
| Job | National |
|---|---|
| Grade 1 | R1,499.85 a week |
| Watchman | R1,818.19 a week |
| Grade 2 | R1,995.75 a week |
| Grade 3 | R2,160.90 a week |
| Grade 4 | R2,360.25 a week |
| Grade 5 | R2,631.15 a week |
| Grade 6 | R3,160.35 a week |
| Grade 7 | R3,937.05 a week |
| Grade 8 | R4,500.45 a week |
Division C, Chapter V: reconditioning establishments, Part B: operatives
| Job | National |
|---|---|
| Grade 4 | R2,360.25 a week |
| Grade 5 | R2,631.15 a week |
Division D, clause 3(2): Sector 6 (dealers sales and distribution), Division B employees
| Job | National |
|---|---|
| Office, stores sales and clerical employee during 1st year of experience | R1,922.81 a week |
| Office, stores sales and clerical employee during 2nd year of experience | R2,190.53 a week |
| Motor vehicle sales person during 1st year of experience | R2,273.13 a week |
| Parts salesperson during 1st year of experience | R2,379.10 a week |
| Supply sales person during 1st year of experience | R2,379.10 a week |
| Traveller during 1st year of experience | R2,379.10 a week |
| Office, stores sales and clerical employee during 3rd year of experience | R2,524.68 a week |
| Supply sales person during 2nd year of experience | R2,725.74 a week |
| Parts salesperson thereafter | R2,910.50 a week |
| Traveller thereafter | R2,910.50 a week |
| Office, stores sales and clerical employee thereafter | R2,926.50 a week |
| Motor vehicle sales person thereafter | R2,931.15 a week |
| Supply sales person during 3rd year of experience | R3,054.77 a week |
| Supply sales person thereafter | R3,278.32 a week |
| Bookkeeper | R3,727.47 a week |
| Accountant | R6,369.67 a week |
Division D, clause 3(2): Sector 6 (dealers sales and distribution), other employees
| Job | National |
|---|---|
| Grade 1 | R1,557 a week |
| Watchman | R1,883.26 a week |
| Grade 2 | R2,086.65 a week |
| Grade 1: Forecourt Attendant | R2,209.95 a week |
| Grade 3 | R2,240.10 a week |
| Grade 4 | R2,446.20 a week |
| Grade 5 | R2,712.15 a week |
| Grade 6 | R3,230.10 a week |
| Grade 7 | R3,983.40 a week |
| Grade 8 | R4,551.30 a week |
Source: Government Gazette No. 53822 (Regulation Gazette No. 11917), 2025-12-12: GN R. 6927 (every figure the notice set). Main Collective Agreement, in force to 31 August 2028