Explore comprehensive salary data, career paths, and job opportunities in the construction / building / installation sector across South Africa based on real-time market data.
| Job Title | Salary / year (ZAR) | Salary / year (USD) | National Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Manager | 688,900 ZAR | $36,350.27 | Top 10% |
| Construction Project Manager | 669,100 ZAR | $35,305.51 | Top 10% |
| Construction Project Manager | 659,400 ZAR | $34,793.68 | Top 10% |
| Construction General Manager | 639,900 ZAR | $33,764.75 | Top 10% |
| Construction Operations Manager | 615,300 ZAR | $32,466.71 | Top 10% |
| Site Leader | 576,500 ZAR | $30,419.41 | Middle 40% |
| Building Contracts Manager | 568,500 ZAR | $29,997.28 | Middle 40% |
| Tender Manager | 541,700 ZAR | $28,583.16 | Middle 40% |
| Building Sales Manager | 531,700 ZAR | $28,055.5 | Middle 40% |
| Tendering Manager | 507,300 ZAR | $26,768.02 | Middle 40% |
| Construction Quality Control Manager | 491,000 ZAR | $25,907.94 | Middle 40% |
| Construction Project Controls Manager | 466,300 ZAR | $24,604.63 | Middle 40% |
| Purchasing Manager | 454,900 ZAR | $24,003.1 | Middle 40% |
| Installation Manager | 442,200 ZAR | $23,332.98 | Middle 40% |
| Warehouse Manager | 426,700 ZAR | $22,515.11 | Middle 40% |
| Electrical Engineering Supervisor | 421,400 ZAR | $22,235.45 | Middle 40% |
| Construction Project Coordinator | 384,200 ZAR | $20,272.57 | Middle 40% |
| Construction Project Engineer | 384,200 ZAR | $20,272.57 | Middle 40% |
| Engineer | 378,300 ZAR | $19,961.25 | Middle 40% |
| Civil Engineer | 367,200 ZAR | $19,375.55 | Middle 40% |
| Construction Project Planner | 361,500 ZAR | $19,074.79 | Middle 40% |
| Construction Supervisor | 359,900 ZAR | $18,990.36 | Middle 40% |
| Site engineer | 335,800 ZAR | $17,718.71 | Middle 40% |
| Construction Field Engineer | 330,700 ZAR | $17,449.61 | Middle 40% |
| Property Coordinator | 301,600 ZAR | $15,914.13 | Middle 40% |
| Construction and Maintenance Manager | 288,100 ZAR | $15,201.79 | Middle 40% |
| Electrical Supervisor | 275,200 ZAR | $14,521.11 | Middle 40% |
| Quantity Surveyor | 243,000 ZAR | $12,822.06 | Middle 40% |
| Quantity Estimator | 239,300 ZAR | $12,626.82 | Middle 40% |
| Construction Estimator | 238,900 ZAR | $12,605.72 | Middle 40% |
| Construction Safety Officer | 228,500 ZAR | $12,056.95 | Middle 40% |
| Construction Superintendent | 228,000 ZAR | $12,030.57 | Middle 40% |
| Field Inspector | 225,300 ZAR | $11,888.1 | Middle 40% |
| Construction Coordinator | 214,000 ZAR | $11,291.85 | Middle 40% |
| Floor Manager | 209,700 ZAR | $11,064.96 | Middle 40% |
| Electrician | 194,600 ZAR | $10,268.2 | Middle 40% |
| Material Tester | 194,600 ZAR | $10,268.2 | Middle 40% |
| Boat Builder and Shipwright | 187,500 ZAR | $9,893.56 | Middle 40% |
| Model Maker | 187,500 ZAR | $9,893.56 | Middle 40% |
| Stock Controller | 185,100 ZAR | $9,766.92 | Middle 40% |
| Civil Technician | 183,600 ZAR | $9,687.78 | Middle 40% |
| Building Administrator | 172,200 ZAR | $9,086.25 | Middle 40% |
| Health and Safety Officer | 172,200 ZAR | $9,086.25 | Middle 40% |
| Land Surveyor | 169,000 ZAR | $8,917.4 | Middle 40% |
| Building Inspector | 161,300 ZAR | $8,511.1 | Middle 40% |
| Construction Technical Officer | 159,500 ZAR | $8,416.12 | Middle 40% |
| Health and Safety Coordinator | 158,700 ZAR | $8,373.91 | Middle 40% |
| Elevator Installer and Repairer | 154,700 ZAR | $8,162.85 | Middle 40% |
| Electrical Engineering Technician | 152,100 ZAR | $8,025.66 | Middle 40% |
| Construction and Building Inspector | 152,000 ZAR | $8,020.38 | Middle 40% |
| Adjudicator | 151,800 ZAR | $8,009.83 | Middle 40% |
| Carpenter | 150,000 ZAR | $7,914.85 | Middle 40% |
| Construction Assistant | 150,000 ZAR | $7,914.85 | Middle 40% |
| Construction Technical Writer | 148,300 ZAR | $7,825.15 | Middle 40% |
| Technical Draughtsman | 143,200 ZAR | $7,556.04 | Middle 40% |
| Floor Finisher | 142,300 ZAR | $7,508.55 | Middle 40% |
| Structural Steel Construction Worker | 138,800 ZAR | $7,323.87 | Middle 40% |
| Welding Superintendent | 138,800 ZAR | $7,323.87 | Middle 40% |
| Plumber | 138,200 ZAR | $7,292.22 | Middle 40% |
| Construction Technical Assistant | 136,100 ZAR | $7,181.41 | Middle 40% |
| Cabinetmaker | 134,600 ZAR | $7,102.26 | Middle 40% |
| Construction Technician | 134,600 ZAR | $7,102.26 | Middle 40% |
| Electrical Draftsman | 134,600 ZAR | $7,102.26 | Middle 40% |
| Drywall Installer | 130,400 ZAR | $6,880.64 | Middle 40% |
| Crane and Tower Operator | 129,000 ZAR | $6,806.77 | Middle 40% |
| Sheet Metal Mechanic | 129,000 ZAR | $6,806.77 | Middle 40% |
| Furniture Finisher | 127,700 ZAR | $6,738.18 | Middle 40% |
| Insulation Installer | 127,700 ZAR | $6,738.18 | Middle 40% |
| Crane Operator | 125,700 ZAR | $6,632.64 | Middle 40% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 125,700 ZAR | $6,632.64 | Middle 40% |
| Painter | 125,100 ZAR | $6,600.98 | Middle 40% |
| Building Monitor | 124,400 ZAR | $6,564.05 | Middle 40% |
| Construction Inventory Officer | 124,400 ZAR | $6,564.05 | Middle 40% |
| Gas Technician | 123,400 ZAR | $6,511.28 | Middle 40% |
| Wall and Floor Tiler | 123,400 ZAR | $6,511.28 | Middle 40% |
| Excavator Operator | 119,900 ZAR | $6,326.6 | Middle 40% |
| Site Clerk | 119,900 ZAR | $6,326.6 | Middle 40% |
| Lift Technician | 118,520 ZAR | $6,253.79 | Middle 40% |
| Assembler | 117,860 ZAR | $6,218.96 | Middle 40% |
| Diesel Mechanic | 116,740 ZAR | $6,159.86 | Middle 40% |
| Order Picker | 116,420 ZAR | $6,142.98 | Middle 40% |
| Concreter | 115,640 ZAR | $6,101.82 | Middle 40% |
| Frame and Truss Detailer | 115,640 ZAR | $6,101.82 | Middle 40% |
| Roof Slater and Tiler | 114,000 ZAR | $6,015.29 | Middle 40% |
| Draughtsman | 112,440 ZAR | $5,932.97 | Middle 40% |
| Welder | 110,380 ZAR | $5,824.27 | Middle 40% |
| Maintenance Foreman | 109,460 ZAR | $5,775.73 | Middle 40% |
| Handyman | 108,120 ZAR | $5,705.02 | Middle 40% |
| Foreman | 107,960 ZAR | $5,696.58 | Middle 40% |
| Installer | 107,580 ZAR | $5,676.53 | Middle 40% |
| Bricklayer | 106,760 ZAR | $5,633.26 | Middle 40% |
| Pipe Layer | 106,160 ZAR | $5,601.6 | Middle 40% |
| Pipefitter | 106,160 ZAR | $5,601.6 | Middle 40% |
| Construction Worker | 105,300 ZAR | $5,556.22 | Middle 40% |
| Sheet Metal Worker | 104,060 ZAR | $5,490.8 | Middle 40% |
| Pipe Welder | 103,260 ZAR | $5,448.58 | Middle 40% |
| Labourer | 93,600 ZAR | $4,938.87 | Middle 40% |