NUM Kimberley region signed a five year wage agreement with South 32’s Hotazel Manganese Mines

Media Statement, 06 June 2024

The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) Kimberley Region concluded and signed a wage agreement on behalf of the members at the globally diversified mining and metals company South 32’s Hotazel Manganese Mines.

The parties agreed to the harmonisation of B-Lower level employees effective from 1st June 2024. The employees will receive the following wage increases to their renumeration over a five-year period

• B Band - Workers would receive 7% in year1, 6.5% in year2, 6% CPI in year 3,4 and 5.
• C Band - Workers would receive 6.5% in year 1, 6.2% in year 2, 5.7% CPI in year 3, 4 and 5.
• Medical Aid - workers would receive R2100 in year 1, R2200 year 2, R2300 year three, R2400 year four and R2500 in year five
• Underground allowance - There would be underground of R1100 in year one and R1500 in year five
• Housing allowance - Workers would receive R1100 in housing allowance in year one and R1500 in year five, and a once-off cash offer of R20 000.

“As the NUM Kimberley Region, we are very much delighted to have this agreement reached within the stipulated negotiations time. This agreement has been achieved without facilitation processes. We are therefore applauding all parties at the negotiating table for the job well done”, said Mosepedi Sanane, NUM Kimberley Regional Secretary.

For more detailed information, please contact:

Mosepedi Sanane, NUM Kimberly Regional Secretary, 060 569 2598

The National Union of Mineworkers
7 Rissik Street.
Cnr Frederick Johannesburg
Tel: 011 377 2111 Cell: 083 809 3257
Twitter: @Num_Media

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