Operations Supervisor Salary in South Africa

The average salary for an Operations Supervisor in South Africa is R197,481.

10%

R60k

MEDIAN

R197k

90%

R420k

Salary

R60k - R420k

Bonus

R2k - R31k

Profit Sharing

R11 - R51k

Commission

R0 - R280k

Total Pay

R49k - R408k

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Job Description for Operations Supervisor

Operations supervisors deal with the day-to-day issues that arise in the course of business. They need to know to whom they can turn in crisis and must be familiar with company policies and procedures. When state or municipal inspectors arrive, they need to respond adequately. Also, the operations supervisor must meet with supervisors, keep abreast of all policy changes, and follow relevant safety procedures. For operations to occur smoothly and on schedule, the operation supervisor must be ab…Read more

Operations Supervisor Tasks

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of companies to operate more efficiently.
Generate relevant operational documentation.
Monitor operations to ensure organizational goals are met.
Formulate policies, manage daily operations, and plan the use of materials and human resources.

Popular Employer Salaries for Operations Supervisor

Transnet Ltd

R344k

DSV A/S

R226k

Bidvest Bank

R200k

The top respondents for the job title Operations Supervisor are from the companies Transnet Ltd, DSV A/S and Bidvest Bank. Reported salaries are highest at Transnet Ltd where the average pay is R343,900. Bidvest Bank pays the lowest at around R200,000.

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Popular Skills for Operations Supervisor

Operations Management

R217,937

308 responses

Team Leadership

R193,693

158 responses

Problem Solving

R223,485

116 responses

People Management

R210,916

110 responses

Customer Service

R203,433

48 responses

Skills in Operations Management, Problem Solving, People Management and Customer Service are correlated to pay that is above average. Skills that pay less than market rate include Team Leadership.

Pay by Experience Level for Operations Supervisor

An entry-level Operations Supervisor with less than 1 year experience can expect to earn an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of R153,671 based on 13 salaries. An early career Operations Supervisor with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation of R173,075 based on 387 salaries. A mid-career Operations Supervisor with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of R193,267 based on 299 salaries. An experienced Operations Supervisor with 10-19 years of experience earns an average total compensation of R229,967 based on 224 salaries. In their late career (20 years and higher), employees earn an average total compensation of R282,393.