Articles & Salary Guides

What a fitter and turner earns in South Africa and the minimum an employer must pay you. Pay by city, sector and experience, and why most surveys get it wrong.

What a red seal is, how the trade test works and why Section 26D replaced Section 28. Plus the ARPL route if you already have years in a trade.

What a millwright earns per month in South Africa and why pay swings so widely in one trade. Pay by sector, city and experience, and what moves you up.

How long a millwright apprenticeship takes, what you need to get in, and the one stipend actually published. Plus what to ask before you sign.

What a diesel mechanic earns per month in South Africa, from entry level to senior. Pay by city and sector, and the training that lifts your rate the fastest.

What boilermakers earn per month in South Africa, and why salary sites disagree. Pay by province, sector and experience, plus the employers paying the most.

Transnet, Steinmüller and Howden boilermaker apprenticeships compared, what each asks for, and what apprentice pay looks like. How to apply online.

What South African employers look for on an artisan or plant operator CV, where UK and US templates get it wrong, and a worked example to copy.

Are welders in demand in South Africa? Yes, but only if you have the right papers. Full breakdown of welding demand, salaries, and how to get hired in 2026.

Mining pays grader operators the most and municipalities the least. Work out your monthly and hourly pay by province, sector and years on the machine.