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Salary guideTeacher
R25,000 – R35,000 per monthWhat do teachers earn in South Africa? Average salary ranges for primary, high school, and FET teachers, plus requirements, career path and related jobs.
Salary guideNurse
R28,000 – R42,000 per monthWhat do nurses earn in South Africa? Salary ranges for enrolled nurses, professional nurses and specialists, plus requirements and career progression.
Salary guideElectrician
R22,000 – R35,000 per monthWhat do electricians earn in South Africa? Salary data for apprentices, qualified artisans, industrial electricians, and master electricians.
Salary guidePolice Officer (SAPS)
R22,000 – R30,000 per monthWhat do police officers earn in South Africa? SAPS salary levels from constable to general, plus benefits, requirements and career progression.
Salary guideGeneral Worker
R5,500 – R9,000 per monthWhat do general workers earn in South Africa? National minimum wage, average pay by sector, overtime rates, and career progression options.
Salary guideCashier
R6,000 – R9,000 per monthWhat do cashiers earn in South Africa? Average retail cashier salaries, who pays the most, benefits, and how to move up from the till.
Salary guideAdministrative Clerk
R10,000 – R18,000 per monthWhat do admin clerks earn in South Africa? Salary ranges for data capturers, receptionists, office administrators and executive assistants.
Salary guideTraffic Officer
R16,000 – R26,000 per monthWhat do traffic officers earn in South Africa? Salary ranges, the traffic officer training requirements, career path and where to find metro police and traffic jobs.
Salary guideReceptionist
R8,000 – R14,000 per monthWhat do receptionists earn in South Africa? Average front-desk salaries, skills that increase pay, career path into office management and where to find jobs.
Salary guideEngineer
R35,000 – R70,000 per monthWhat do engineers earn in South Africa? Salary ranges for civil, mechanical, electrical and mining engineers, the ECSA registration path, and where the jobs are.
Salary guidePlumber
R14,000 – R28,000 per monthWhat do plumbers earn in South Africa? Salary ranges for apprentices and qualified plumbers, self-employment income, PIRB registration and where to find work.
Salary guideWelder
R12,000 – R28,000 per monthWhat do welders earn in South Africa? Salary ranges for general and coded welders, the highest-paying certifications, and where to find welding jobs.
Salary guideCall Centre Agent
R7,000 – R14,000 per monthWhat do call centre agents earn in South Africa? Salary ranges for inbound, outbound and international BPO agents, commission, and career progression.
Salary guideSecurity Guard
R5,500 – R9,500 per monthWhat do security guards earn in South Africa? PSIRA grades A to E, minimum wages by area, armed response pay, and how to register and find security jobs.
Salary guideWarehouse Worker
R6,000 – R11,000 per monthWhat do warehouse workers earn in South Africa? Pay for pickers, packers and forklift drivers, overtime, and how to move up in logistics and distribution.
Salary guideDriver
R8,000 – R16,000 per monthWhat do drivers earn in South Africa? Pay for Code 8, 10 and 14 drivers, delivery and truck drivers, PrDP requirements, and where to find driving jobs.