50% of professionals earn between R 278 000 - R 535 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 393 000
The average salary for a Chemist in South Africa is ZAR 278 000 - ZAR 535 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 399 750 per year, based on 194 active job listings.
The cities with the most Chemist job opportunities in South Africa are Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Parow, Randburg. Cape Town leads with 38 job openings.
Leading employers for Chemist roles in South Africa include Kenvue-1, Wasterecruit Ltd, SGS, Interdot Solutions, SOLEVO.
Explore 194 Chemist job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.