50% of professionals earn between R 100 000 - R 800 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 600 000
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The average salary for a Civil Engineer in South Africa is ZAR 600 000 - ZAR 800 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 700 000 per year, based on 811 active job listings.
The cities with the most Civil Engineer job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Pretoria, Durban, Centurion. Johannesburg leads with 147 job openings.
Leading employers for Civil Engineer roles in South Africa include Boardroom Appointments, The Legends Agency, Recruitify_HR, Takora Pty Ltd, MECS Africa.
Explore 811 Civil Engineer job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.