Pick n Pay employees to get salary increase

Employees of Pick n Pay (PnP) Namibia will be receiving a salary increase from 1 July.

This comes after negotiations between the company and the Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union (Nafau).

According to a statement issued on Tuesday, this is a one-year substantive agreement, effective until 30 June 2025.

“The agreement includes an increase in basic salary for bargaining unit employees, who make up over 70% of Pick n Pay Namibia’s approximately 1698-strong workforce,” says the statement.

PnP Namibia managing director Graeme Mouton says the decision comes on the back of rising cost of living and inflation.

“The current global economic challenges, including inflation and increased living costs, underscore the importance of our role in the community. We are dedicated to ensuring that our employees feel valued and secure,” says Mouton.

Nafau central regional coordinator Lister Tawana says this is a testament of the company’s commitment to its employees during difficult times.

“In the retail sector, particularly during challenging times, it is encouraging to see a business prioritising the well-being and development of its workforce,” says Tawana.