50% of professionals earn between R 13 000 - R 47 500 ZAR
The median salary is R 15 000
The average salary for a CEO in South Africa is ZAR 15 000 - ZAR 47 500 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 31 250 per year, based on 387 active job listings.
The cities with the most CEO job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Pretoria, Sandton, Centurion. Johannesburg leads with 69 job openings.
Leading employers for CEO roles in South Africa include Interdot Solutions, Crew Life at Sea, AtripleA recruitment & temps, Zeebra Junction Specialist Recruitment, Bryte Insurance Company Limited.
Explore 387 CEO job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.