Salaries of Grade R practitioners
Numerous queries about Grade R practitioner salaries are still being received. The WCED wishes to re-emphasise that the remuneration of Grade R practitioners (except those practitioners who are still on the establishment of the WCED) is the responsibility of the relevant school governing body. It is, therefore, imperative that governing bodies conclude a contract with each Grade R practitioner, clearly stipulating each practitioner’s remuneration and conditions of service.
As from 1 April 2013, the minimum salary for a Grade R practitioner should be R6,000.00 per month.
The schools in national quintiles 1, 2 and 3 are reminded that the Grade R practitioner is entitled to the full 80% of the subsidy allocation.
Governing bodies of schools in national quintiles 4 and 5 should use 80% of the subsidy for the practitioner’s salary. The governing bodies of these schools are also required to make a contribution towards the practitioner’s salary if it is less than the basic minimum salary of R6,000.00. Of the remaining 20% of the subsidy, 10% should be used for the purchasing of LTSM and 10% for utility services.
In order to avoid any underpayment of salaries, schools are requested to use the information contained in Annexure A and/or contact their district officials if they need assistance with the accurate calculation of their practitioner’s salary.
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