50% of professionals earn between R 85 000 - R 837 500 ZAR
The median salary is R 775 000
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The average salary for a Civil Engineer in South Africa is ZAR 775 000 - ZAR 837 500 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 806 250 per year, based on 951 active job listings.
The cities with the most Civil Engineer job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria, Centurion. Johannesburg leads with 150 job openings.
Leading employers for Civil Engineer roles in South Africa include Hire Resolve, KingsleyIrons Recruitment Services CC, Mass Staffing Projects, Mindrift, People Dimension.
Explore 951 Civil Engineer job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.