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Operations Manager Salary in South Africa

Operations managers oversee day-to-day processes to keep a business running efficiently. The South Africa median is $36,202 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$36,202
per year
Monthly (national)
$3,015
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$36,202
Cape Town, ZA
Hourly (national)
$17.41
varies by city

Operations Manager salary by city in South Africa

CityPer year
Cape Town, ZA$36,202
Durban, ZA$36,202
Pretoria, ZA$36,202
Gqeberha, ZA$36,202
Pietermaritzburg, ZA$36,202
Bloemfontein, ZA$36,202
East London, ZA$36,202
Vereeniging, ZA$36,202
Welkom, ZA$36,202
Newcastle, ZA$36,202
Krugersdorp, ZA$36,202
Johannesburg, ZA$25,317

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a operations manager make in South Africa?
The national median operations manager salary in South Africa is about R 592 000 per year (R 49 300 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R 414 000 to R 592 000.
Which South Africa city pays operations managers the most?
Cape Town, ZA pays the most at about R 592 000 per year.
Which South Africa city pays operations managers the least?
Among cities we cover, Johannesburg, ZA is on the lower end at about R 414 000 per year for a operations manager.
What is the typical salary range for a operations manager in South Africa?
Across South Africa cities we cover, operations manager pay commonly spans from about R 271 000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R 865 500 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Africa cities have operations manager salary data?
Pay by Role publishes operations manager pay for 12 cities in South Africa, all shown in ZAR.
Is operations manager in demand in South Africa?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +6% over the next decade. Related finance & business roles on Pay by Role include Accountant, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager.