Sikhumbuzo Moyo, [email protected]
THE Zimbabwe Security Guards Union (ZISEGU) has called for the urgent implementation of a recent arbitral award resolving a wage deadlock in the private security industry, urging employers to pay revised salaries, allowances and outstanding arrears.
In a press statement, ZISEGU said the award was a significant milestone in the fight for fair remuneration, decent working conditions and the dignity of security guards across the country.
The award provides for the correction of the statutory minimum wage baseline to US$150 per month, a 25 percent across-the-board increase in minimum monthly wages with effect from January 1, 2026, and a 15 percent upward adjustment in housing, transport and operational allowances, also backdated to January 1, 2026.
It further directs employers to settle the specified wage arrears within the stipulated period.
“ZISEGU recognises the importance of this decision to thousands of security guards who continue to face economic hardships despite their essential contribution to the protection of people, property and businesses.
We are concerned by reports that employers may seek to challenge the award through an appeal. While every party is entitled to exercise its legal rights through the appropriate channels, ZISEGU maintains that the interests of workers must remain central to any further proceedings,” said the union.
ZISEGU called for responsible engagement and respect for established labour dispute resolution procedures, adding that it would seek appropriate legal guidance on any potential appeal and measures available to safeguard the gains reflected in the award.
The union said progress achieved through collective representation and arbitration must not be allowed to disappear into prolonged uncertainty, adding that security guards deserved clarity, fair treatment and wages that reflected the realities of their daily lives.
ZISEGU also called on the National Employment Council for the Zimbabwe Security Industry (NECSIZ) to urgently develop and circulate an updated wage structure reflecting the terms of the arbitral award.
“This wage structure should provide employers and employees with a common reference for implementing the revised minimum wages, allowances and applicable arrears. It should be communicated without unnecessary delay to facilitate compliance, transparency and consistency across the industry,” said ZISEGU.
The union further urged employers to prepare for implementation and ensure that affected workers received the amounts due to them in accordance with the award and applicable law.
