The Department of Employment and Labour has issued a notice in Government Gazette No. 53362 regarding the annual review of the National Minimum Wage Act, No. 9 of 2018. The National Minimum Wage Commission is preparing its 2025 report and recommendations, and the Chairperson, Prof. Imraan Valodia, has extended the deadline for written submissions and stakeholder input.
What the extension means
The Commission reviews the national minimum wage each year to ensure wage rates reflect economic conditions and the cost of living, while balancing the needs of workers and employers. The extension gives individuals, employers, trade unions and community organisations more time to provide considered input on possible adjustments to the national minimum wage.
New deadline
All interested parties now have until 30 September 2025 to submit written representations to the National Minimum Wage Commission.
How to submit your input
- By post:
Directorate: Employment Standards
Department of Employment and Labour
Private Bag X117, Pretoria, 0001 - By email: [email protected]
- Online survey: complete the questionnaire at https://forms.office.com/r/jXFtcZag90?origin=lprLink (also available via www.labour.gov.za and the Department’s Facebook page)
Why your voice matters
Submissions and survey responses help the Department analyse a broad range of perspectives and prepare a detailed report. The Commission will consider these inputs when compiling its recommendations. After the annual report is published later in 2025, there will be a further opportunity to comment on the Commission’s recommendations before they are submitted to the Minister.
Key points to include in your submission
- How changes to the national minimum wage would affect workers and households in your area or sector.
- Impacts on small businesses and employment levels.
- Suggestions for a fair and sustainable wage level or phased adjustments.
- Supporting evidence, data or case studies where available.
Final reminder: make sure your written representation or survey response reaches the Commission by 30 September 2025 to be considered in this year’s review.
For more information and to read the official notice, visit the Government Printing Works or the Department of Employment and Labour website.
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