50% of professionals earn between R 100 000 - R 240 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 160 000
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The average salary for a Machine Operator in South Africa is ZAR 100 000 - ZAR 240 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 200 000 per year, based on 414 active job listings.
The cities with the most Machine Operator job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town, Boksburg, Port Elizabeth. Johannesburg leads with 71 job openings.
Leading employers for Machine Operator roles in South Africa include Affinity Health, Oxyon People Solutions, Bushwise, First Point Group, Abantu Staffing Solutions.
Explore 414 Machine Operator job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.