Borehole Pump Prices in South Africa

Compare borehole pump types and prices, from retail pump sets to supplied and installed systems. Find the right pump for your borehole and request installation quotes.

Last reviewed 2 October 2026. Retail prices were listed on 13 September 2026. They are market indications, not a price list or a quote.

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Borehole Pump Prices: Supply, Installed and Labour

Pump prices are quoted three different ways. Check which one you are being shown before you compare.

Pump unit only (supply)

From about R3,400

Retail listings in September 2026: R3,430 for a 0.55 kW set up to R6,580 for a 2.2 kW set, each with motor and control box.

Supplied and installed pump system

R12,000 - R30,000

For holes up to about 60m. Deep or high-flow holes are R15,000 - R45,000. Ask whether cable, riser, control box, pressure tank and electrical work are in the quote.

Installation labour only

R2,000 - R5,000

The labour that is added on top of the pump price when you buy the pump separately.

A dated example, July 2026, KZN South Coast

A 0.75 kW submersible pump supplied and installed was quoted at R6,500, cable at R49.50 per metre and riser pipe at R35 per metre. At 60m that is R6,500 + R2,970 + R2,100 = R11,570. It leaves out the control box, a pressure tank and switch, and the electrical connection, which are quoted separately.

Types of Borehole Pumps

Submersible Borehole Pumps

Installed deep inside the borehole, submerged in water. A borehole almost always takes a submersible pump.

R3,400 - R15,000 (pump unit, 0.37 to 2.2 kW)

Best for: Most boreholes, including deep holes and higher flow requirements

Pros

Quiet operation

Suits deep boreholes

Typically lasts 8-15 years

Standard choice for boreholes

Cons

-Needs professional installation

-Harder to service

-Needs dry-run protection

Solar Borehole Pumps

Powered by solar panels, so there is no electricity cost to run it. Suits farms, remote properties and homes that want a pump that keeps working in load shedding.

From R18,000 installed (pump and controller from about R6,000)

Best for: Farms, off-grid properties, areas with load shedding

Pros

No electricity cost to run

Not affected by load shedding

Few moving parts above ground

Suits sites with no grid connection

Cons

-Higher upfront cost

-Pumps in daylight, so you need a tank

-Pump still needs servicing and replacing

Read full solar pump guide →

Surface / Jet Pumps

Installed above ground, drawing water up from the borehole. They suit shallow wellpoints, where the water is close enough to draw up by suction.

Ask a supplier (no published price found)

Best for: Shallow water levels, garden irrigation

Pros

Simpler to install

Easy to reach for servicing

Cons

-Limited to shallow water levels

-Can be noisy

-Not suited to most boreholes

Borehole Pump Prices by Size

Submersible pump prices in South Africa, supply only (excludes installation, cable and riser). Retail prices are from four South African retailers, collected on 13 September 2026.

Pump Size	Retail Price (pump, motor, control box)	Kits Listed	Depth Rating on Listings	Indicative Range (supply only)
0.37 kW	R3,635	R3,899 - R7,817	40 - 65m	R3,600 - R7,800
0.55 kW	R3,430	R4,199 - R8,911	54 - 91m	R3,400 - R8,900
0.75 kW	R3,935	R4,999 - R9,843	69 - 117m	R3,900 - R10,000
1.1 kW	R4,399	None listed	97m	R4,400 - R10,000
1.5 kW	R5,300	None listed	138m	R5,300 - R12,000
2.2 kW	R6,580	None listed	190m	R6,500 - R15,000
3.0 kW	No listing found	-	-	Ask a supplier

Prices are for specific models. A smaller motor can cost more than a larger one when the design differs: the 0.37 kW listing is a 3-inch set and the 0.55 kW listing is a 4-inch set.
Kits are not like for like. Dearer kits add a starter box, cable, rope and fittings for a set depth.
Depth ratings come from pump-set and kit listings and vary by retailer. A depth rating is typically the most a pump can manage at low flow, so check the pump curve at the flow you need. Flow depends on how high the pump must lift the water and on your tested yield.

Popular Pump Sizes and What They Cost

0.75 kW borehole pump price

A pump, motor and control box was listed at R3,935 and rated to 69m. Pre-assembled kits were R4,999 to R9,843. The indicative supply-only range is R3,900 - R10,000. On the listings Borehole Hub checked, the smallest pump set rated deeper than 60m was a 0.75 kW set. Installed in July 2026 on the KZN South Coast, a 0.75 kW pump was R6,500 before cable and riser.

1.1 kW borehole pump price

A pump, motor and control box was listed at R4,399 and rated to 97m. The indicative supply-only range is R4,400 - R10,000. A 1.1 kW pump is rated for deeper holes than a 0.75 kW pump, but the right size depends on head, yield and the flow you want, so ask the installer to check the pump curve.

Borehole Pump Brands in South Africa

Brands are listed for orientation only. We do not rank or endorse brands, and prices differ by model, so ask each supplier to quote the same flow at your depth.

Franklin Electric

USA

Submersible pumps

Grundfos

Denmark

Submersible pumps, including the SQFlex solar range

DAB Pumps

Italy

Submersible pumps

Speroni

Italy

Submersible pumps

Hurricane

South Africa

Submersible pumps

Bundu Power

South Africa

Solar borehole pumps

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a borehole pump cost in South Africa?

Retail listings in September 2026 put a pump, motor and control box at R3,635 for 0.37 kW up to R6,580 for 2.2 kW, and pre-assembled kits at R3,899 to R9,843 (see the size table above). A supplied and installed pump system, with cable, riser and labour, is R12,000 - R30,000 for holes up to about 60m and R15,000 - R45,000 for deep or high-flow holes. A complete solar system is R18,000 - R120,000 installed, depending on size.

What size borehole pump do I need?

It depends on the depth the pump must lift water from, your borehole tested yield and how much water you need. For a 60m borehole, the smallest pump set rated deeper than that on the listings Borehole Hub checked was 0.75 kW. Your installer should size the pump on the pump curve at the flow you need, because a pump that draws water faster than the borehole recovers can run dry.

How long does a borehole pump last?

A quality submersible borehole pump typically lasts 8 to 15 years. Sandy or silty water wears pumps faster, and correct sizing, dry-run protection and a stable power supply all help. A solar pump lasts about the same, 8 to 15 years, while the solar panels are warrantied for 25.

Can I install a borehole pump myself?

A surface pump can be a DIY job, but a submersible pump has to be sized to the borehole yield and head, set at the right depth and wired correctly, so use a professional. Labour on its own is typically R2,000 - R5,000, added to the pump price.

What is a borehole pump control box?

The control box starts and protects the motor. Many pump sets are sold with one, so ask whether yours is included and what protection it gives. Dry-run protection matters most on a borehole with a modest yield, because it stops the pump when the water level drops to it.

Is a solar borehole pump worth it?

It can be, especially where you pay for diesel or have no grid connection. One guide puts the electricity for a pump running 4 hours a day at R400 - R900 a month. On those savings alone, a R35,000 system takes about 3 to 7 years to repay (R35,000 divided by R900 is 39 months, and divided by R400 is 88 months). Published estimates vary widely: one guide says 2 to 5 years against a diesel or grid pump, and another says 6 to 13 years on electricity savings alone for a R65,000 system. Budget for servicing and for replacing the pump every 8 to 15 years.

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Sources

Borehole Hub: borehole pump prices (retail listings, kits, depth ratings, dated installation quote, solar listings)
Borehole Hub: borehole prices 2026 (pump system R15,000 - R45,000, accessories)
Enviroleg: borehole drilling prices in South Africa (pump prices by size, installation labour, tanks)
Waterpoint SA: Cape Town borehole costs 2026 (pump and electrical R15,000 - R30,000)
Kandua: borehole drilling cost in South Africa (pump installation labour)
Energybee: solar borehole pumps in South Africa (installed solar prices, pump and panel life, payback)
Borehole Hub: solar borehole pump guide (electricity cost of a grid pump, payback on savings)