"Earn a Good Salary": Mzansi Woman Shows Mine Driver's Interesting Payslip, SA Is Intrigued

• A lady showcased the salary of a miner driver, which left many people in South Africa in shocked
• The woman shared what is required to obtain the job in the video, which went viral online
• Mzansi netizens reacted as they flocked to the comments section to express their thoughts

As the cost of living continues to rise, more and more South Africans are looking for opportunities that offer both stability and growth.

A woman’s bold reveal has not only shone a light on a lucrative career path but also sparked widespread interest and debate online after she shared the salary of a mine driver.

Salary of mine driver intrigues SA

The lady, who is known for sharing people's salaries online, posted a video unveiling how much the mine driver earns on 8 March. The footage captured the attention of many Mzansi online users who were both surprised and impressed by the guy's income.

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In the clip, the woman, who goes under the social media handle Boni Xaba, revealed the payslip and the amount the mine driver takes home each month. The lady went on to showcase the amount the person earned for his incentive for the month, which was R80607,24 and as for his basic salary, the individual received R19275 and a leave allowance of R2830.

Boni was grinning from ear to ear when she shared the screenshot with her followers and said:

"I love it when good things happen to ordinary people, and I know this bonus is not monthly with the mines this bonus comes in 3 or 4 times a year. He is so blessed, we can't even hate on him."

Boni went on to mention the requirements for acquiring the job, which include a Grade 12 certificate, a Basic Life Support certificate, or a CPR certificate.

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How much does a mine driver earn?

Mining is one of the backbone sectors of the South African economy, but it’s often perceived as physically demanding and largely dominated by men.

In South Africa, the average mine driver makes about R 6,400 per month, which is 15% less than the national average, according to Indeed.

There is a significant wage disparity among drivers across different sectors in South Africa. For example, truck drivers earn more with average monthly salaries ranging from R10,000 to R20,000, while delivery drivers earn between R8,000 and R15,000 per month.

The figure, which many consider substantial, instantly became a talking point on social media platforms. South Africans flooded the comment section with reactions ranging from admiration to curiosity about how to break into the mining industry.

Watch the video below:

SA reacts to mine driver's salary reveal

The video also sparked discussions about pay transparency and the importance of showcasing real-life income to inspire financial growth and career exploration among young people in Mzansi. While some users were simply intrigued by the impressive paycheck.

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Musa Mofokeng said:

"Wow, this looks pretty!"

Tshøåñëlô Téé wrote:

"Drivers who earn more than or equivalent to engineers."

Phendulani Shezi added:

"Good, actually for the guy."

Nonjabulo Tricia Kekana replied:

"Nna, I'm looking at the salary, yho let me leave the lecturer' room cause I'm judging."

Bulelwa B Ngcwabe shared:

"Even drivers/messengers for the municipality and government departments earn a good salary. A salary of R189 500pa with benefits is decent, especially seeing that they only need Grade10/Abet and a pdrp."

Moloko Clifford Mapunya asked:

"Boni please tell the guy I am asking to be his colleague I have all the qualifications they are looking for, on a serious note."

Vusi Mabena mentioned:

"The tax does not add up. Once your gross goes up then your tax bracket changes. This slip is cooked."

3 Other viral stories of SA people's payslips

• One woman gave people in Mzansi chest pains when she unveiled a private school payslip, and the clip went viral on social media.
• A lady had tongues wagging online after she unveiled the payslip of a government teacher, and netizens were stunned.
• Briefly News also reported that a video revealing a rock engineer's monthly salary set social media abuzz with debates.

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Hilary Sekgota, human interest head of desk at Briefly News, contributed to this article.

Source: Briefly News