Machine Shop Machine Builder

R314,156 (ZAR)/yr

R151.04 (ZAR)/hr

R5,718 (ZAR)/yr

The average machine shop machine builder gross salary in South Africa is R314,156 or an equivalent hourly rate of R151. In addition, they earn an average bonus of R5,718. Salary estimates based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in South Africa. An entry level machine shop machine builder (1-3 years of experience) earns an average salary of R235,314. On the other end, a senior level machine shop machine builder (8+ years of experience) earns an average salary of R384,883.

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R364,193 (ZAR)

16 %

Based on our compensation data, the estimated salary potential for Machine Shop Machine Builder will increase 16 % over 5 years.

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Machine Shop Machine Builder, the majority at 78% with high schools.

Typical Field of Study: Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology Training

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South Africa

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South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA or R.S.A.), is the southernmost country in Africa. It is bounded to the south by 2,798 kilometres (1,739 mi) of coastline that stretches along the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans; to the north by the neighbouring countries of Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe; and to the east and northeast by Mozambique and Eswatini. It also completely enclaves Lesotho. It is the southernmost country on the mainland of the Old World, and the second-most populous...

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Assembles and fits components according to assembly blueprints, manuals, engineering memos, sketches, and knowledge of machine construction to construct, rebuild, and repair machines and equipment, using hand tools and power tools. Assesses assembly blueprint and specifications manual, and prepares plans for machine building operations. Verifies conformance of parts to stock list and blueprints, using measuring instruments, such as calipers, gauges,... and micrometers. Read More

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