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 5 813 active job listings.
The cities with the most Administrative Assistant job opportunities in South Africa are Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Gauteng. Cape Town leads with 877 job openings.
Leading employers for Administrative Assistant roles in South Africa include People Dimension, GAP Consulting, Flair TM, Emplyfy, ISTA Solutions.
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