50% of professionals earn between R 380 000 - R 900 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 580 000
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The average salary for a Chemical Engineer in South Africa is ZAR 380 000 - ZAR 900 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 740 000 per year, based on 648 active job listings.
The cities with the most Chemical Engineer job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Sandton, Centurion, Pretoria. Johannesburg leads with 137 job openings.
Leading employers for Chemical Engineer roles in South Africa include Boardroom Appointments, Jelocorp, AtripleA recruitment & temps, Network Recruitment, The Focus Group.
Explore 648 Chemical Engineer job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.