Diamond Polisher Salary in Botswana

1300-3500 Pula

Most employers in Botswana’s diamond cutting and polishing sector use union busting to weaken unions, like encouraging the formation of associations at factories and not recognizing registered unions. The sector is plagued by low wages; workers are paid from 1300-3500 Pula (US$113-303) per month.

Companies, including Yerushalmi Brothers Diamonds, Motiganz Botswana, Dalumi Diamonds, Leo Schachter Diamonds, and Signet Jewelers have dismissed staff. At Safdico Botswana, BDWU successfully challenged the retrenchments resulting in their reversal. The union is also challenging the job losses with the country’s labor department, while some cases have gone to the Industrial Court. Some workers were retrenched because they are union members. In other cases, workers were dismissed after dubious disciplinary actions.

Over 51 workers have been retrenched at Signet Jewelers since March with Covid-19 cited as the reason for the retrenchments. In some instances, the companies refuse to disclose the reasons.

Most employers in Botswana’s diamond cutting and polishing sector use union busting to weaken unions, like encouraging the formation of associations at factories and not recognizing registered unions.

The sector is plagued by low wages; workers are paid from 1300-3500 Pula (US$113-303) per month.

The BDWU says that in addition there is no job security for local workers, with some having been employed for ten years on short-term contracts. This makes it hard for the workers to access bank loans as they are considered risky clients and are unable to buy their own homes.

Employers are failing to fulfill training requirements for Batswana, whose contracts say foreign workers should train locals in special skills. Instead, workers are hired to simply do the job.

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The adoption of the delinking exercise saw a BDF private with a certificate now earning as high as P9, 237 while a BDF private with a diploma can earn as high as P16, 326.

How much do diamond cutters and polishers earn?

Hourly Wage for Diamond Cutter Salary in the United States

The average hourly wage for a Diamond Cutter in the United States is $21 as of October 27, 2022, but the salary range typically falls between $17 and $26

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Job TitleLocationSalary
Ministry of Health, Republic of Botswana Registered Nurse salaries – 1 salary reportedGaborone, Botswana AreaBWP 250,000/yr
Ministry of Health, Republic of Botswana Registered Nurse salaries – 1 salary reportedGaborone, Botswana AreaBWP 130,296/yr

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BWP 6,900 per month

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