The Department of Labour announced on 4 February 2015 that as from 1 February 2015 until 31 January 2016 Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant has upwardly adjusted the minimum wage in Sectoral Determination 9, which applies to all employers and employees in the wholesale and retail sector, including merchandising, warehousing and distribution. The upward adjustments vary between 6.1% to 8.1% depending on the job description and area.
Employees covered by the minimum wages include: cashiers, clerks, assistant managers, displayers, forklift operators, security guards, merchandisers, managers, sales assistants, sales persons, shop assistant supervisors and trainee managers.