50% of professionals earn between R 370 000 - R 390 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 380 000
The average salary for a Automation Engineer in South Africa is ZAR 380 000 - ZAR 390 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 385 000 per year, based on 251 active job listings.
The cities with the most Automation Engineer job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Centurion, Sandton, Stellenbosch. Johannesburg leads with 61 job openings.
Leading employers for Automation Engineer roles in South Africa include ExecutivePlacements, Klipboard.
Explore 251 Automation Engineer job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.