DOMESTIC WORKER

Domestic workers in South Africa have specific rights and protections under the law. Here’s an overview:

Rights and Protections

• Minimum Wage: Domestic workers are entitled to a minimum wage, which varies depending on the location and hours worked. For example, those working in urban areas for more than 27 hours per week should receive at least R2,422.54 per month, while those in non-urban areas should receive at least R2,205.17 per month.
• Working Hours: Domestic workers should not work more than 45 hours per week, with specific limits on daily and weekly hours. Overtime is allowed, but must be paid at a rate of 1.5 times the normal hourly rate.
• Leave Entitlements:
  • Annual Leave: Domestic workers are entitled to paid annual leave, which must be taken at a time agreed upon by the employer and employee.
  • Sick Leave: Domestic workers are entitled to paid sick leave, with a minimum of one day’s paid sick leave for every 26 days worked.
  • Maternity Leave: Domestic workers are entitled to four months’ unpaid maternity leave, with UIF benefits available.
  • Family Responsibility Leave: Domestic workers are entitled to three days’ paid family responsibility leave per year.

Employer Responsibilities

• Registration: Employers must register their domestic workers with the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) if they work more than 24 hours per month.
• Payment: Employers must pay their domestic workers at least the minimum wage, with payslips provided regularly.
• Notice Period: Employers must give written notice of termination, with a minimum of one week’s notice for employees with less than six months’ service and four weeks’ notice for employees with more than six months’ service.
• Severance Pay: Employers must pay severance pay of one week’s pay for every year of service if the domestic worker is retrenched or dismissed due to operational reasons ¹ ² ³.

Additional Protections

• Protection from Exploitation: Domestic workers are protected from exploitation, including forced labor and human trafficking.
• Right to Fair Labor Practices: Domestic workers have the right to fair labor practices, including the right to join a trade union and participate in collective bargaining.
• Safe and Healthy Working Environment: Employers must provide a safe and healthy working environment for domestic workers ⁴.

Resources

• Department of Labour: Provides information and resources on domestic worker rights and responsibilities.
• CCMA: Offers dispute resolution services for domestic workers and employers.
• SADSAWU: A trade union that represents domestic workers and advocates for their rights

Reference: JHB000062-Corah-1

Looking for a Domestic Worker to assist with household chores and childcare.

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Duties & Responsibilities

We are seeking a Domestic Worker to join our team on a temp to perm position. As a Domestic Worker, you will be responsible for general cleaning duties, cooking, ironing, and assisting with children’s school work. The ideal candidate must have a

• Matric qualification, 
• Valid driver’s license,
• Experience in cooking and ironing
• Ability to assist with school work. If you are a hardworking individual with a passion for household