50% of professionals earn between R 35 000 - R 600 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 350 000
The average salary for a Accountant in South Africa is ZAR 356 293 - ZAR 432 259 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 385 000 per year, based on 3 982 active job listings.
The cities with the most Accountant job opportunities in South Africa are Cape Town, Johannesburg, Centurion, Pretoria, Durban. Cape Town leads with 877 job openings.
Leading employers for Accountant roles in South Africa include ExecutivePlacements, ACCA Careers, Acumen Group, Apex Group Ltd, DigiOutsource.
Explore 3 982 Accountant job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.