50% of professionals earn between R 19 750 - R 30 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 22 500
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The average salary for a Chef in South Africa is ZAR 22 500 - ZAR 30 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 26 250 per year, based on 2 766 active job listings.
The cities with the most Chef job opportunities in South Africa are Cape Town, Johannesburg, Stellenbosch, Durban, Franschhoek. Cape Town leads with 336 job openings.
Leading employers for Chef roles in South Africa include HotelJobs, Restaurant Staff, Phoenix Recruitment, Craven Cottage CC, African Echoes Recruitment.
Explore 2 766 Chef job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.