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Gauteng says next Johannesburg administration must honour SAMWU deal

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The Gauteng government says the province and national government will work with the incoming City of Johannesburg administration to ensure continuity. The deal with the South African Municipal Workers' Union (SAMWU) aims to end a two-tier salary structure.

Some municipal workers are on a Grade 8 scale, while senior officials are on Grade 10. The newly signed agreement aims to fix this pay gap by moving affected employees onto the Grade 10 scale.

Gauteng Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC Jacob Mamabolo said the move is critical. He said it would improve staff morale, governance and service delivery, and help grow the economy.

The provincial government said continuity would prevent instability in the City.

Key facts

Who
Jacob Mamabolo (Gauteng Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) MEC); South African Municipal Workers' Union (union party to the newly signed agreement with the City of Johannesburg); City of Johannesburg (employer party to the agreement); Dada Morero (Mayor of Johannesburg)
What
The Gauteng government says it will ensure the next City of Johannesburg administration honours a newly signed agreement with the South African Municipal Workers' Union (SAMWU) that aims to resolve salary disparities from a two-tier salary structure, under which some workers are on a Grade 8 scale while senior officials are on Grade 10. COGTA MEC Jacob Mamabolo says the province and national…
When
3 November 2026
Where
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Status
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