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Forklift Operator

Average Experienced Forklift Operator with ETL (Extract, transform, load) Skills Hourly Pay in South Africa

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R44.22
/ hour

Avg. Base Hourly Rate (ZAR)
25%
ZAR 25.38
MEDIAN
ZAR 44.22
75%
ZAR 51.83

The average hourly pay for a Forklift Operator is R44.22 in 2025

Hourly Rate
R25 - R52
Bonus
R3k - R11k
Total Pay
R55k - R108k
Based on 9 salary profiles (last updated Jul 27 2020)
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What Do Forklift Operators Do?

Forklift Operator Tasks
  • Operate a forklift to move and stack merchandise.
  • Keep an inventory of product availability and location.
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Common Health Benefits for a Forklift Operator

None
100%

Gender Breakdown for Forklift Operators

Male
100.0%
This data is based on 5 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Forklift Operators

What is the highest pay for Forklift Operators?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Forklift Operator is ZARNaN / hour

What is the lowest pay for Forklift Operators?

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How can Forklift Operators increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Forklift Operator is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Forklift Operator that oversees more junior Forklift Operators, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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