A deal has been reached in the middle of a breaking economy. But what does it mean for employees?
More than 100,000 PSA-affiliated union members are expected to go on strike on Monday.
The salary adjustments over the three-year deal range between 6% and 7%, depending on the employee's level and include a restructured housing allowance.
The council held an official sod-turning ceremony in Centurion on Wednesday at the site where the new offices are to be built.
Govt and public sector unions have three weeks in which to resolve an impasse in wage talks.
Parties will begin conciliation meetings after wage talks deadlocked three weeks ago.
Former NPA prosecutor Glynnis Breytenbach has taken her case to the bargaining council.
