Zimbabwe has enacted a policy of paying teachers’ salaries based on their experience and qualifications which will be implemented with immediate effect while Treasury has set aside $160 million for the exercise.
In an interview, Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Minister Paul Mavima said the grading system was meant to motivate teachers who had dedicated themselves to educating the nation.
Prof Mavima said the decompression of salaries was part of the package that was authorised by President Emmerson Mnangagwa following engagements with unions.
He said Government had committed to the exercise as Treasury had already set aside some funds.
Those who have acquired higher qualifications should be equally recognised by the service.
Zimbabwe Teachers’ Association chief executive officer, Sifiso Ndlovu, said teachers were back at work while engagement with Government continues.
Ndlovu said teachers should approach nearby Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education district officers and submit documents that prove they have upgraded so that the information is captured.
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