Technology, Development

Head of Technical Department

Gross salary in South Africa is

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80% of people earn:

26K - 62K ZAR

10% earn less lthan 26K ZAR

10% earns more than 62K ZAR

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Salaries in the survey are expressed in gross.

Based on the Paylab.com salary survey, 80% of people on the Head of Technical Department position in the South Africa earn between 26,323 ZAR and 61,569 ZAR monthly gross.

10% of employees earn less than 26,323 ZAR and 10% of people earn more than 61,569 ZAR.

The survey is based on data from employees, cleaned of extreme and duplicate values.

Description of job position

Organizing production based on monthly and annual production plans submitted to company management.
Developing plans in alignment with the company's business strategy.
Ensuring the implementation of plans by overseeing specific production facilities or subordinate technical services, including quality control, development, maintenance, and occupational safety, by delegating tasks to individual team members.
Organizing the flow of production documentation and proposing, implementing, and monitoring compliance with organizational regulations.
Addressing ongoing technical issues to ensure the facility operates continuously, safely, and efficiently.
Leading and managing the technical department to foster innovation and improve operational processes.
Collaborating with other departments to align technical activities with overall business objectives.
Conducting performance evaluations and providing guidance to team members to enhance their skills and productivity.
Monitoring industry trends and advancements to inform strategic decision-making and maintain competitive advantage.
Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and quality standards in all technical operations.

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Position Head of Technical Department - Technology, Development in the labour market

In the salary ranking,
the job position takes

87. place

Women representation in position

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Average age of respondent by position

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812. place

Receptionist

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7,936 - 16,297 ZAR

88. place

Perl Programmer

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18,762 - 71,689 ZAR

87. place

Head of Technical Department

Technology, Development

26,323 - 61,569 ZAR

86. place

C Programmer

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19,468 - 71,412 ZAR

1. place

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36,302 - 168,377 ZAR

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