Average salary
R 220 000 - R 600 000
Median salary
R 400 000 - R 460 000
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentileR 187K
25th percentileR 220K
MedianR 400K
75th percentileR 600K
90th percentileR 690K
50% of professionals earn between R 220 000 - R 600 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 400 000
Top cities
Cape Town52 job openings
Johannesburg46 job openings
Durban45 job openings
Gauteng24 job openings
Eastern Cape24 job openings
Boksburg23 job openings
East London23 job openings
Richards23 job openings
Za20 job openings
Related professions
ZAR 160 000 - 380 000-34%
ZAR 186 000 - 273 000-44%
ZAR 171 600 - 246 900-49%
ZAR 180 000 - 420 000-27%
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ZAR 180 000 - 420 000-27%
ZAR 200 000 - 480 000-17%
ZAR 150 000 - 400 000-33%
ZAR 30 000 - 32 500-92%
ZAR 180 000 - 360 000-34%
The average salary for a Heavy Equipment Operator in South Africa is ZAR 220 000 - ZAR 600 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 430 000 per year, based on 841 active job listings.
The cities with the most Heavy Equipment Operator job opportunities in South Africa are Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, Gauteng, Eastern Cape. Cape Town leads with 52 job openings.
Explore 841 Heavy Equipment Operator job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.