“Domestic worker” and “caregiver” are often used interchangeably, but they’re different roles with different skills, responsibilities, and typically different pay
Domestic workers in South Africa are protected by the same core labour laws as workers in any other sector, including
South Africa has had a single National Minimum Wage covering domestic workers since 2021, replacing the old sector-specific minimum wage.
Since 2021, all domestic workers in South Africa must be registered for UIF (Unemployment Insurance Fund), following a Constitutional Court
Hiring a domestic worker through an agency can save you time, reduce risk, and give you access to vetted, experienced
Not every household needs a domestic worker five days a week, and pay should scale fairly with the days actually
Searching for domestic work, whether as a nanny, housekeeper, or caregiver, often means sorting through outdated adverts, unclear pay, and
Most domestic worker salary guides quote a monthly figure, but if you employ someone for a few hours or a
A written contract protects both you and your domestic worker, and in South Africa, it is a legal requirement, not
If you employ a domestic worker, nanny, or caregiver in South Africa, UIF registration is not optional; it is a
