Water Plant Operator Average Salary in South Africa

A person working as a Water Plant Operator in South Africa will on average earn $5294 per year (pre-tax value). Salary is provided in USD ($/dollar) value.

Below is a break-down of yearly, monthly, weekly and hourly rate.

Rate Type	Amount (USD)
Yearly salary	$5,294.00
Weekly salary	$101.81
Daily salary	$14.50
Hourly salary	$1.81

Year over year increase in salary is registered at around 4%

Average salary in South Africa is approximately 6780$

This means water plant operator salary is below average!

Latest entry for this job in our database: 2025-01-04.

Job Information for: water plant operator

Job Industry: water and wastewater treatment

Description: A water plant operator is responsible for the efficient and safe operation of water treatment plants. They monitor and control machinery and equipment to treat and distribute water that is safe for consumption. Their duties include conducting regular inspections, adjusting chemical dosages, monitoring water quality, and troubleshooting any issues that may arise. Water plant operators also maintain records, prepare reports, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Tagged with: Water Treatment, Plant Operator, Water Distribution, Water Quality, Chemical Dosage, Regulatory Compliance

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