Supposed to happen in April, but normally happens when the unions settle (anywhere from June to September) with backpay. I am not a union member, but we still have to wait for them.
This is the kakkest part of the year. Everything goes up (medical aid I am looking at you) but the COL adjusted salary only kicks in between March and May (depending on how the unions fight). Will probably be 5 or 6 %.
My previous employer was struggling, but they managed to turn the corner. My salary increase was 3.5%. Moved jobs for R100k p.a. bump in salary and got a pro-rata performance bonus based on number of months and they gave me a 5% increase.