50% of professionals earn between R 100 000 - R 240 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 160 000
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 78 active job listings.
The cities with the most Machine Operator job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth, George, Durban, Boksburg. Johannesburg leads with 11 job openings.
Leading employers for Machine Operator roles in South Africa include ExecutivePlacements, Serioplast.
Explore 78 Machine Operator job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.