Business Reporter
The government has announced an increase in salaries for civil servants, effective from September, and has assured employees that their bonuses will be paid next month in November.
This decision was made during a meeting of the National Joint Negotiating Council (NJNC) held on October 14, 2024.
According to Mrs. Cecelia Alexander, president of the Zimbabwe Confederation of Public Sector Trade Unions (ZCPSTU), the lowest-paid civil servant will now receive an equivalent of US$364. She explained,
“Following a series of meetings by the NJNC, the two parties agreed to the following: Review of the salary by US$40 payable in local currency at the prevailing official exchange rate, across the board for the Grades of Deputy Director and below with effect from 1 September 2024. This will result in the lowest Grade B1 getting a total package of USD364.45 from USD324.45.”
Additionally, Mrs. Alexander noted that the government has also reviewed bus fares, effective from October 1. She stated,
“Government to pay the 2024 Annual Bonus in November and December. The payment modalities will be issued in due course.”
Furthermore, she mentioned that the government is expected to share the results of the employees’ job evaluation exercise by Monday next week. The uniformed forces have already begun receiving the new salaries as part of this adjustment.
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