By Rafieka Williams
The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA), the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI) and the Fuel Retailers Association have reached a three-year wage agreement that will see fuel and motor industry workers receive wage increases of between 4% and 6%, along with improved benefits.
The deal, facilitated through the Motor Industry Bargaining Council (Mibco), was signed on 23 August 2025 and is being hailed as one of the most constructive and dispute-free negotiations in South Africa’s democratic era.
It covers staff at petrol stations, component manufacturers, car dealerships, vehicle body builders, tyre shops, engine parts suppliers, and after-market sales and service outlets.
Negotiations began on 10 April 2025, ahead of the expiry of the previous collective agreement on 31 August.
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) welcomed the outcome, praising Numsa for securing an above-inflation settlement in the automotive sector.
The agreement is
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