50% of professionals earn between R 15 000 - R 28 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 20 000
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The average salary for a Chef in South Africa is ZAR 20 000 - ZAR 28 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 24 000 per year, based on 5 730 active job listings.
The cities with the most Chef job opportunities in South Africa are Cape Town, Johannesburg, Stellenbosch, Sandton, Hoedspruit. Cape Town leads with 935 job openings.
Leading employers for Chef roles in South Africa include Restaurant Staff, HotelJobs, African Echoes Recruitment, Craven Cottage CC, EDITION.
Explore 5 730 Chef job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.