50% of professionals earn between R 180 000 - R 340 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 250 000
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The average salary for a Administrative Assistant in South Africa is ZAR 180 000 - ZAR 340 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 295 000 per year, based on 6 743 active job listings.
The cities with the most Administrative Assistant job opportunities in South Africa are Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Centurion. Cape Town leads with 1 038 job openings.
Leading employers for Administrative Assistant roles in South Africa include The Recruitment Pig, DO MORE Placements, Ubuntu RM, Flair TM, West Coast Personnel.
Explore 6 743 Administrative Assistant job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.