BCCEI Circular - Wage table and Conditions of Employment Changes 1-Sept-2026
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Collected on 10 September 2026
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Appeal an exemption decision
If dissatisfied with an exemption decision, applicants may submit an appeal application to the Bargaining Council for the Civil Engineering Industry.
- Who it is for
- applicants who received a negative exemption decision
- How to act on it
- Submit appeal via email to Appealapplications@bccei.co.za
- Closes
- 31 August 2027
The document's recorded date is 4 August 2025. Confirm on the official source.
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You are welcome to forward all queries regarding exemption applications to the BCCEI’s dedicated email address Exemptionsapplications@bccei.co.za and for exemption appeal applications to Appealapplications@bccei.co.za .
Apply for exemption from agreement obligations
Employers or employees unable to comply with the terms of the collective agreements may apply for exemption, provided they submit the application at least three months before the implementation date or within 30 days of the clause's publication.
- Who it is for
- employers and employees in the civil engineering industry
- How to act on it
- Submit application via email to Exemptionsapplications@bccei.co.za, including a condonation request if late
- Closes
- 31 August 2027
The document's recorded date is 4 August 2025. Confirm on the official source.
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Please take note of the deadlines contained in the Exemptions Collective Agreement, requiring an application to be made three (3) months prior to the required implementation date or within 30(days) of publication of new clause/s in the agreements.
Updated minimum wage rates by task grade
The minimum hourly wage rates for each task grade have been updated for the period from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027.
- Who it is for
- employers and employees in the civil engineering industry
- How to act on it
- No action required; rates are applied automatically based on task grade
- Closes
- 31 August 2027
The document's recorded date is 4 August 2025. Confirm on the official source.
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From 01 September 2026 to 31 August 2027 (5,5%)
ATB wage increase for employees
All employees in the civil engineering industry will receive a 5.5% ATB increase on their current rate from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027.
- Who it is for
- employees in the civil engineering industry
- How to act on it
- No action required; automatic implementation as per agreement
- Closes
- 31 August 2027
The document's recorded date is 4 August 2025. Confirm on the official source.
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1.1.1 From 1 September 2026 up to 31 August 2027, all employees will receive an ATB increase of 5.5% on their current rate.
Facts
Reference
https://bccei.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/BCCEI-Circular-Wage-table-and-Conditions-of-Employment-Changes_1-Sept-2026.pdf
Amounts
R 1 700, R 277
Key Takeaways
- 1 September 2026
- 31 August 2027
- 5.5%
- R1 700
- R276.95
- Exemptionsapplications@bccei.co.za
- Appealapplications@bccei.co.za
- BCCEI
- Settlement Agreement 4 August 2025
- Government Gazette No. R. 7045
- Bargaining Council for the Civil Engineering Industry
- Kevin Moodley
- Exemptionsapplications@bccei.co.za
- Appealapplications@bccei.co.za
Dates
Closing Date
4 August 2025