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General Maintenance Worker

Average Early-Career General Maintenance Worker with Equipment Maintenance Skills Hourly Pay in South Africa

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R20.11
/ hour

Avg. Base Hourly Rate (ZAR)
25%
ZAR 16.75
MEDIAN
ZAR 20.11
75%
ZAR 24.90

The average hourly pay for a General Maintenance Worker is R20.11 in 2025

Hourly Rate
R17 - R25
Total Pay
R40k - R61k
Based on 6 salary profiles (last updated Sep 27 2019)
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What Do General Maintenance Workers Do?

General Maintenance Worker Tasks
  • Perform a variety of work in the maintenance and repair of buildings and grounds.
  • Services appliances and emergency equipment.
  • Perform minor troubleshooting repairs and adjustments.
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Common Health Benefits for a General Maintenance Worker

Medical
20%
None
80%

Gender Breakdown for General Maintenance Workers

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

What is the highest pay for General Maintenance Workers?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a General Maintenance Worker is ZARNaN / hour

What is the lowest pay for General Maintenance Workers?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a General Maintenance Worker is ZARNaN / hour

How can General Maintenance Workers increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a General Maintenance Worker 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 General Maintenance Worker that oversees more junior General Maintenance Workers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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