Salaries for positions in the Production work area

The salary range of employees working in South Africa in Production typically ranges from 133,008 ZAR (low salaries) to 462,600 ZAR (highest average, actual salaries may be even higher)

This is the total annual salary including bonuses. Salaries can vary drastically among different job positions. If you are interested in the salary of a particular job, please choose it from the list.

Gross salary in category Production

Salaries may vary by position, the value given is indicative.

80% of people earn:

133K - 463K ZAR

10% earn less lthan 133K ZAR

10% earns more than 463K ZAR

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Salaries in the survey are expressed in gross.

Based on the Paylab.com salary survey, 80% of people in the Production category in the South Africa earn between 133,008 ZAR and 462,600 ZAR annually gross.

10% of employees earn less than 133,008 ZAR and 10% of people earn more than 462,600 ZAR.

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List of positions in the Production category and their job descriptions

Job position

Description of job position

Salary range

Design Technician

Collaborating with engineers and product managers to develop designs for new products.
Creating detailed technical drawings and specifications using CAD software.
Conducting feasibility studies to assess design concepts and materials.
Modifying existing designs to improve functionality and manufacturability.
Preparing prototypes and models for testing and evaluation.
Ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations throughout the design process.
Participating in design reviews and presenting design concepts to stakeholders.
Documenting design processes and maintaining accurate records of changes and revisions.
Assisting in the selection of materials and components for production.
Working closely with production teams to ensure designs can be efficiently manufactured.
Troubleshooting design issues and implementing solutions as necessary.
Staying updated on industry trends and advancements in design technology.
Supporting project management efforts by adhering to timelines and budgets.
Communicating effectively with cross-functional teams to align on project goals.
Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the design department.

Fitter/Assembler

Reading technical documentation.
Mounting machinery units and/or their parts according to technical documentation.
Testing the functionality of machine units and/or their parts after assembly.
Removing detected anomalies.
Handing over machine units and/or their parts after assembly.

157,344 - 324,060 ZAR

Foreman

Managing a small group of workers
Planning and allocating work to individual team members
Supervising workers

163,368 - 446,856 ZAR

Glassmaker

Melting and mixing raw materials for glass production in a furnace.
Shaping molten glass by blowing into a blowpipe or by pressing, rolling and casting.
Cooling the molten glass to the required temperature.
Decorated the glass by grinding, cutting, engraving, etching, painting, gilding, silvering etc.

175,344 - 363,996 ZAR

Industrial painter

Preparing surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and applying primers as needed.
Mixing paints and coatings to achieve desired colors and finishes.
Applying paint using various techniques, including spray, brush, and roller methods.
Ensuring a high-quality finish by inspecting work and making necessary adjustments.
Adhering to safety protocols and using personal protective equipment to minimize risks.
Collaborating with other team members to meet production deadlines and quality standards.
Maintaining tools and equipment in good working condition and reporting any issues.
Keeping work areas tidy and organized to ensure efficiency and safety.
Following industry standards and regulations regarding environmental impact and waste disposal.
Providing input on process improvements to enhance productivity and quality.

154,092 - 309,000 ZAR

Labourer

Performing a wide range of professional tasks and supporting work depending on the specialisation of the production company.
Responsibility for following technical procedures, quality and quantity of produced or finished products and semi-finished goods.
Operating machinery, instruments, and equipment.
Following safety, fire prevention, and internal regulations.
Providing proper notice regarding any problems related to occupational health and safety.

176,892 - 298,452 ZAR

Machine Operator

Operating and monitoring the operation of one or more pieces of equipment on the production line.
Adding materials to pieces of equipment as needed and removing such materials if there is any excess.
Checking the in-process and finished products using measurement instruments.
Halting the production line operation in case of insufficient quality products.
Producing finished products, finishing in-process products.

163,788 - 333,624 ZAR

Machine Setter

Identification of causes of problems and their subsequent removal
Sorting of production machines and devices
Setting parameters of the devices in the automatic production
Maintenance and regular check-up of machines, including both the mechanic and the robotic aspects
Taking care of entrusted machines

157,944 - 417,024 ZAR

Maintenance Engineer

Providing preventive and operational maintenance of machinery and equipment.
Managing, coordinating, motivating and evaluating subordinate employees.
Developing and updating maintenance plans.
Identifying worn parts.
Ordering spare parts.
Analysing the causes of downtime and taking measures to eliminate them.
Monitoring and controlling maintenance costs.
Communicating with shift masters, process engineers and suppliers of machinery and equipment.

214,308 - 536,136 ZAR

Metalworker

Setting up and operating metalworking machines, such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders.
Interpreting technical drawings and blueprints to produce precise metal components.
Selecting appropriate materials and tools for various metal fabrication tasks.
Performing quality control checks to ensure that finished products meet specified standards.
Conducting routine maintenance and troubleshooting on metalworking equipment.
Collaborating with engineering and design teams to optimize production processes.
Ensuring a safe and organized work environment by adhering to health and safety regulations.
Assisting in the development of new metalworking techniques and processes.
Training and mentoring junior metalworkers in best practices and machine operation.
Keeping accurate records of production output and machine performance.
Participating in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and efficiency.
Maintaining inventory of raw materials and supplies necessary for production.

163,284 - 336,732 ZAR

Metrologist

Measuring parts and components in a metrological laboratory.
Detecting and recording possible deviations detected during the measurement.
Performing internal and external calibration of measuring equipment.
Responsibility for recording, storing and issuing instruments.
Responsibility for the technical condition of measuring instruments and reference standards.
Maintaining, archiving and reading technical documentation.

154,800 - 437,832 ZAR

Operations Supervisor

Creating a production plan and monitoring its compliance.
Monitoring the department`s effectiveness.
Monitoring the activities of the employees and their monthly evaluation.
Planning and purchasing of subcomponents required for production.
Monitoring the compliance with safety regulations in the operation.
Ensuring the provision of technical equipment in the operation.

173,940 - 601,164 ZAR

Packer

Sorting products by size, weight, colour, content, etc.
Sticking information labels and stickers on product packaging.
Packing products in boxes.

140,592 - 239,280 ZAR

Process Engineer

Responsibility for the implementation of new products in the company.
Completing detailed production documentation and working procedures.
Updating production documentation and working procedures in case of a change in the production process.
Implementing tools increasing the efficiency of the production process (e.g. Six Sigma, Kaizen, Lean, poka-yoke etc.).
Reducing production costs while maintaining the required level of quality.
Solving the incurred problems and abnormalities.
Participating in the selection and deployment of technological equipment on the company premises.
Estimating the requirements regarding the staff, production time and costs.
Communicating with other departments in the company.

206,124 - 538,128 ZAR

Product Marketing Manager

Developing and executing marketing strategies for new and existing products.
Conducting market research to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams including sales, product development, and customer service to ensure alignment on product offerings.
Creating compelling product positioning and messaging to effectively communicate value propositions.
Managing product launch initiatives, including planning, execution, and performance analysis.
Analyzing product performance metrics and adjusting marketing strategies as needed to optimize results.
Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, partners, and internal teams.
Preparing and presenting product updates and marketing plans to senior management.
Overseeing budget allocation for marketing activities and ensuring cost-effective execution.
Staying informed about industry developments and emerging trends to maintain competitive advantage.

Production Planner

Planning the production process on the basis of received orders, calculating production capacities.
Drawing up daily, weekly and monthly production plans.
Ensuring timely supplies of material.
Adjusting production plans based on stock levels and production capacities.
Ensuring the smooth running of the production process.
Monitoring compliance with the production deadlines in accordance with the production plan.
Proposing measures to optimise the production process.
Analysing production downtime and bottlenecks in the planning process.
Cooperating with other departments in the company.

170,940 - 491,196 ZAR

Production Standard Setter

Conducting and evaluating time studies to determine how much time, labour, and machinery is needed to carry out individual work tasks.
Determining the amount of time, labour, and machinery needed to carry out various work tasks.
Creating work standards and norms.
Detecting inefficiencies in the production process and taking measures to eliminate them in the future.
Creating new work standards and norms, leading to increased work productivity.
Analysing the implementation of labour standards.

171,840 - 480,324 ZAR

Quality Inspector

Performing input, intermediate and output inspection of raw materials, components and products.
Operating measuring instruments.
Recording the results of measurements.
Collecting samples of raw materials and their laboratory testing.
Proposing measures and their implementation after identifying errors and drawbacks.
Participating in the implementation of quality systems.
Completing reports on audit results.
Managing and updating prescribed documentation.

142,068 - 387,792 ZAR

Service Engineer

Mounting, dismantling and powering up production machinery and equipment.
Providing the repairs and maintenance of the production machinery and equipment.
Providing employee trainings on the use of production machinery and equipment.
Completing technical reports.
Providing technical support to internal and external customers.

Service Technician

Providing after-sale services for sold products.
Mounting and plugging products at the customers’ premises.
Identifying the causes of defects in products.
Assessing the eligibility of claims.
Ordering non-functional or damaged parts from manufacturers.
Issuing assembly letters to customers.
Receiving and disbursing cash for performed repairs.

168,240 - 482,988 ZAR

Technologist

Inventing new and improving existing technological processes.
Supervising the observance of formulations and technological processes.
Management of the pre-production process to eliminate any possible shortcomings.
Assessing the quality of new products.
Proposing measures to optimise the production processes.
Analysing variations incurred in conjunction with the shift chiefs.
Drafting and updating of technological documentation and/or drawings.
Cooperating in the preparation of price calculations.

173,736 - 488,532 ZAR

Toolmaker

Manufacturing tools, devices, components and spare parts according to drawings.
Processing finished and unfinished products by grinding, sharpening, milling, drilling, turning, etc.

190,848 - 386,724 ZAR

Varnisher

Preparing vehicles before coating (cleaning, grinding, sealing, masking).
Preparing, mixing and applying primary colour, metallic paint, paint and lacquer using spray guns on the vehicle or its parts.
Checking the quality of work done after a thorough burning and curing of the paint.
Eliminating the incurred drawbacks in accordance with the technological procedures.

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