50% of professionals earn between R 18 000 - R 26 900 ZAR
The median salary is R 20 000
The average salary for a Chef in South Africa is ZAR 20 000 - ZAR 26 900 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 23 450 per year, based on 4 030 active job listings.
The cities with the most Chef job opportunities in South Africa are Cape Town, Johannesburg, Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Sandton. Cape Town leads with 373 job openings.
Leading employers for Chef roles in South Africa include Restaurant Staff, Kendrick Recruitment, Bright Search Recruitment (Pty) Ltd, African Echoes Recruitment, Phoenix Recruitment.
Explore 4 030 Chef job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.