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Construction Security Guards Get Minimum Wage | Namibia News
Security guards on construction sites are getting a major pay boost thanks to a new ruling from the Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations. Despite a recent collective agreement setting security guard wages at around $153.88 for a 12-hour shift in the first year, the ministry has clarified that the national minimum wage takes priority. That means guards are now entitled to at least $16 per hour this year, rising to $18 per hour starting January 2027. Employers can’t use the lower rate from the construction agreement — the national wage is the law, and the ministry is actively working to fix…
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