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Crane Operator

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Skills to explore

What could you build on?

  • Crane Operator Licence
  • Load Charts
  • Rigging Signals
  • Site Safety
  • Pre-lift Inspection

Use this as a starting point. Specific responsibilities and requirements vary by employer and specialisation.

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Indicative salary information

R10 500–R26 500

Per month in South Africa. This range is not a guaranteed starting salary or a live vacancy.

Basis: Anchored to gazetted SA rates
Catalogue refreshed: August 2026

Experience, location, hours and employer affect pay. A gazetted basis refers to wage-floor modelling, not a legally prescribed range for this role.

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The catalogue lists NQF level 4 as indicative. Check specific qualifications, practical experience and any professional registration with the institution or employer.

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About the information on this page

Catalogue references: Robert Walters SA Salary Guide 2026 · Stats SA QES Q1 2026 · National Minimum Wage (1 Mar 2026). Salary data may include estimates. Listed skills and NQF levels are guidance, not admission or hiring decisions. Confirm requirements with your chosen provider.

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Crane Operator in South Africa — Skills, Routes & Pay