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Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining Average Salaries in South Africa 2024

How much money does a person working in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining make in South Africa?


Average Monthly Salary
29,200 ZAR
( 351,000 ZAR yearly)

LOW
10,200
ZAR
AVERAGE
29,200
ZAR
HIGH
64,900
ZAR
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in South Africa typically earns around 29,200 ZAR. Salaries range from 10,200 ZAR (lowest average) to 64,900 ZAR (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining domain in South Africa exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining
Assistant Yard Manager28,700 ZAR
Associate Analyst31,000 ZAR
Associate Landman13,000 ZAR
Auxiliary Equipment Operator11,800 ZAR
Biomass Plant Technician14,400 ZAR
Biomass Power Plant Manager41,400 ZAR
Carbon Capture and Storage Specialist32,300 ZAR
Chemical Plant Operator24,900 ZAR
Chief Contract Compliance Engineer31,600 ZAR
Chief Renewable Energy Officer51,100 ZAR
Chief Sustainability Officer49,000 ZAR
Completions Engineer27,200 ZAR
Cost Controller21,900 ZAR
Cost Engineer29,500 ZAR
Crude Oil Marketing Representative32,700 ZAR
Deep-sea Mining Engineer33,400 ZAR
Dispatcher12,500 ZAR
Distribution Manager40,400 ZAR
Dragline Operator14,400 ZAR
Driller Offsider10,900 ZAR
Dump Truck Driver11,500 ZAR
Electric and Gas Operations Manager69,200 ZAR
Energy Advisor47,200 ZAR
Energy Analyst41,200 ZAR
Energy Auditor36,300 ZAR
Energy Dispatch Director52,200 ZAR
Energy Efficiency Auditor30,000 ZAR
Energy Efficiency Consultant35,200 ZAR
Energy Modeler28,200 ZAR
Energy Policy Analyst29,200 ZAR
Energy Storage Engineer30,200 ZAR
Energy Technical Assistant18,400 ZAR
Energy Technical Manager36,500 ZAR
Energy Technical Support Manager36,700 ZAR
Energy Technical Trainer26,000 ZAR
Engineering Geologist51,800 ZAR
Exploration Manager53,000 ZAR
Field Safety Auditor33,700 ZAR
Fluids Engineer28,100 ZAR
Fuel Cell Engineer32,300 ZAR
Fuel Cell Technician15,400 ZAR
Fuels Handler14,100 ZAR
Gas Compressor Operator13,500 ZAR
Gas Distribution Plant Operator25,000 ZAR
Gas Supply Manager46,200 ZAR
Geologist54,700 ZAR
Geophysicist52,200 ZAR
Geothermal Engineer35,200 ZAR
Geothermal Production Manager53,200 ZAR
Geothermal Technician21,800 ZAR
HSE Engineer31,300 ZAR
HSE Officer19,000 ZAR
HSE Supervisor22,900 ZAR
HSEQ Administrator20,600 ZAR
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Engineer34,100 ZAR
Inspector26,900 ZAR
Instructor23,300 ZAR
Instrument Designer22,800 ZAR
Lead Technical Field Advisor37,500 ZAR
Lithium Ion Battery Engineer27,400 ZAR
Logistics and Tool Coordinator25,400 ZAR
Maintenance Engineer30,200 ZAR
Maintenance Superintendent26,700 ZAR
Material Controller20,700 ZAR
Methane Detection and Mitigation Specialist28,600 ZAR
Mine Engineer29,400 ZAR
Mine Surveyor32,000 ZAR
Mining Project Administrator25,100 ZAR
Mining Project Assistant20,000 ZAR
Mining Project Controls Consultant31,700 ZAR
Mining Project Coordinator25,300 ZAR
Mining Project Engineer27,900 ZAR
Mining Project Manager37,000 ZAR
Mining Site Manager39,000 ZAR
Mining Team Leader31,300 ZAR
Natural Gas Engineer33,500 ZAR
NDT Technician17,500 ZAR
Net Zero Energy Consultant41,300 ZAR
Oil Service Unit Operator15,700 ZAR
Oil Trader38,600 ZAR
Oilwell Pumper11,500 ZAR
Petroleum Engineer 34,100 ZAR
Petroleum Geologist54,800 ZAR
Petroleum Pump System Operator17,100 ZAR
Petroleum Technician18,400 ZAR
Photovoltaic Engineer33,900 ZAR
Pipeline Technician11,700 ZAR
Power Coordinator18,300 ZAR
Power Plant Operations Manager59,900 ZAR
Power Plant Operator25,600 ZAR
Radio Operator12,600 ZAR
Reliability Engineer28,300 ZAR
Renewable Energy Consultant44,400 ZAR
Renewable Energy Engineer33,500 ZAR
Renewable Energy Policy Analyst34,500 ZAR
Reservoir Engineer28,100 ZAR
Risk Analyst36,200 ZAR
Roughneck30,300 ZAR
Scaffolder20,300 ZAR
Shutdown Engineer24,500 ZAR
Smart Grid Analyst33,000 ZAR
Smart Grid Engineer33,500 ZAR
Solar Energy Installation Manager45,000 ZAR
Solar Energy Systems Engineer31,700 ZAR
Solar Photovoltaic Installer20,100 ZAR
Solar Thermal Technician19,100 ZAR
Supply Operations Manager48,900 ZAR
Sustainability Analyst36,300 ZAR
Sustainability Architect36,800 ZAR
Sustainability Specialist49,900 ZAR
Sustainable Energy Consultant38,300 ZAR
System Development Advisor33,000 ZAR
Tanker Truck Driver12,200 ZAR
Unconventional Oil and Gas Engineer32,200 ZAR
Utility Operator15,400 ZAR
Waste-to-Energy Specialist39,700 ZAR
Wind Energy Project Manager40,700 ZAR
Wind Farm Technician21,100 ZAR
Wind Turbine Technician24,500 ZAR


Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in South Africa

Median and salary distribution South Africa Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
33,300 ZAR or more
10% of people earn
27,700 to 33,300 ZAR
20% of people earn
15,200 ZAR or less
65% of people earn
15,200 to 27,700 ZAR
Minimum Salary
10,200 ZAR
Median
27,400 ZAR
Maximum
64,900 ZAR




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in South Africa range from 10,200 ZAR (starting average salary) to 64,900 ZAR (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining is 27,400 ZAR, implying that half of the workforce in South Africa earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in South Africa earn less than 20,900 ZAR, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 34,100 ZAR, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in South Africa. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 15,200 ZAR to 27,700 ZAR. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 15,200 ZAR mark, while 10% ranged from 27,700 ZAR to 33,300 ZAR. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 33,300 ZAR or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage.

Generally speaking, employees in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in South Africa having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.


Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.


Salary Comparison By Education

How does the education level affect your salary?

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Change in salary based on education varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income?

We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degree levels across many jobs in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in South Africa, below are our findings.

Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.

Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.

Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.


Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?

A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in South Africa costs anywhere from 156,000 ZAR to 469,000 ZAR and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

Employees can't expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming they already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.

Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

The decision really depends on the situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if a person can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. Degree costs can be recovered roughly in a year or so.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining / South Africa

Salary comparison by gender South Africa Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining monthly
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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? In the field of Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in South Africa, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 12%.

Male
30,900 ZAR
Female-11%
27,600 ZAR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in South Africa for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining / South Africa

How much are annual salary increments in South Africa for individuals working in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in South Africa are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 10% every 16 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 8% granted to employees every 18 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate South Africa Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining
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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

South Africa / All Professions

Annual Salary Increment Rate South Africa
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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in South Africa is 5%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.

Bonus and Incentive Rates / Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining / South Africa

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate South Africa Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining
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44% of surveyed staff in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 56% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 2% to 7% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
56%
No Bonus
44%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Hourly Average Wage / Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining / South Africa


170 ZAR per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in South Africa is 170 ZAR.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in South Africa is 59 ZAR. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Bloemfontein28,400 ZAR
Cape Town34,000 ZAR
Durban32,500 ZAR
Johannesburg31,300 ZAR
Port Elizabeth29,500 ZAR
Pretoria30,700 ZAR

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in South Africa is 7% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
30,400 ZAR
Public Sector+7%
32,400 ZAR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in South Africa?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 27,400 ZAR and 34,100 ZAR. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for jobs in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in South Africa ranges from 10,200 ZAR to 20,900 ZAR. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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