Johannesburg: The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) announced a 5.5% salary increase agreement with labor unions, highlighting its dedication to ensuring the organisation’s long-term stability.
According to South African Government News Agency, the wage agreement was reached with the United National Transport Union (UNTU) and the South African Transport and Alliance Workers Union (SATAWU) following a process facilitated by the Commission for Conciliation Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA).
“This agreement affirms our ongoing commitment and willingness to engage in good faith and work collaboratively towards outcomes that support both the wellbeing of our employees and the long-term sustainability of the organization,” stated PRASA Group Chief Human Capital Officer Naledi Modibedi on Monday.
The agreement includes a 5.5% salary increase on the Total Guaranteed Package (TGP) for all PRASA bargaining grade employees, set to be implemented in the August 2025 payroll. Additionally, PRASA has committed to avoiding mandatory retrenchments during the agreement period.
Furthermore, allowances outside the TGP structure will be referred to the PRASA Bargaining Forum (PBF) for further discussion, with these talks being facilitated by the CCMA.