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Career Development· Durban

Learnerships in Durban for Matriculants – Paid Training 2026

Find learnerships in Durban for matriculants with no experience. Paid SETA training programmes with stipends of R3,000-R6,500 per month across all industries.

by Mike Steenkamp · 12 Feb 2026 · 21 min read

Young woman in a corporate office lobby confidently completing a learnership application form on a clipboard, with programme flyers visible on a noticeboard behind her.

Salary Guides· Gqeberha

Volkswagen Kariega Plant Closure: What It Means for 4,000+

VW's Kariega plant faces a 'make or break' 2026. We break down the real risks of a Volkswagen South Africa closure, what happens to workers, and what comes next for Gqeberha.

by Mike Steenkamp · 12 Feb 2026 · 21 min read

Young automotive worker in a navy factory jacket studying a declining production timeline chart pinned to a corkboard in a brightly lit co-working space.

Salary Guides· Westville

Retail Manager Salary Pavilion Mall Westville 2026

Complete guide to retail manager salaries at Pavilion Mall Westville. Real pay scales, hiring companies, requirements & apply now for 2026 positions.

by Mike Steenkamp · 12 Feb 2026 · 14 min read

Woman in a navy blazer reviewing a printed salary band chart outside a mall shopfront entrance, with a vacancy sign visible beside her.

Salary Guides· National

SA Minimum Wage 2026: Rates, Compliance & Employer Cost

South Africa's national minimum wage from 1 March 2026 is R28.79/hr — confirmed rate, sector variations, total employment cost calculations, and compliance obligations under the BCEA. Updated guide for SA employers.

by Mike Steenkamp · 10 Feb 2026 · 25 min read

HR manager circling a minimum wage rate on a printed compliance schedule pinned to a wall board inside a busy call-centre office.

Salary Guides

National Minimum Wage 2026 South Africa: Your R30.23/Hour Guide

South Africa's National Minimum Wage rises to R30.23 per hour from 1 March 2026 — a 5% increase. Here's what workers, domestic employers, and businesses need to know.

by ShiftMate Editorial Team · 04 Feb 2026 · 27 min read

Young frontline worker in uniform reading a government wage notice pinned to a staff board at a commercial building entrance on a Johannesburg pavement.

Salary Guides· Durban

Graduate Salaries in Durban 2026: What KZN Graduates

Complete guide to graduate salaries in Durban and KZN for 2026. Includes take-home pay after tax, cost of living comparison vs Johannesburg, top employers, and salary negotiation tips.

by Mike Steenkamp · 28 Jan 2026 · 24 min read

Young KZN graduate comparing 2026 salary offers with take-home pay calculations for Durban job market

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