Key findings: P0277 - Quarterly Employment Statistics (QES), September 2013

Employment in the formal non-agricultural sector increased between the quarters ended June 2013 and September 2013.  

The September 2013 Quarterly Employment Statistics (QES) survey shows that the number of people employed in the formal non-agricultural sector of the South African economy increased by about 16 000 persons (+0,2%) from June 2013(an estimated   8 437 000 employees) to September 2013 (an estimated 8 453 000 employees). 

Gross earnings paid to employees in the formal non-agricultural sector increased between the quarters ended June 2013 and September 2013. 

The gross earnings paid to employees during the quarter ended September 2013 (July 2013 to September 2013) amounted to R397 676 million. This reflects a quarterly increase of R12 915 million (+3,4%) compared with the quarter ended June 2013 (April 2013 to June 2013). 

Key findings regarding average monthly earnings including bonuses and overtime payments 

Average monthly earnings, including bonuses and overtime payments, paid to employees in the formal non-agricultural sector increased between May 2013 and August 2013.  

The September 2013 Quarterly Employment Statistics (QES) survey reflects a quarterly increase of 1,9% in average monthly earnings paid to employees in the formal non-agricultural sector between May 2013 (an estimated R14 506) and
August 2013 (an estimated R14 785).