A new road roller operator’s licence in South Africa costs R1000 – R 2000. The course is free, but you need to pay the course fee to get the certification. You can expect to spend about 15 hours on your training, so plan accordingly. The cost of the safety equipment is not included in the price and will depend on what you need for your job. For example, if you are paving roads, you will need a respirator, hard hat and steel-toed boots.