50% of professionals earn between R 400 000 - R 750 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 550 000
The average salary for a Design Engineer in South Africa is ZAR 400 000 - ZAR 750 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 650 000 per year, based on 6 567 active job listings.
The cities with the most Design Engineer job opportunities in South Africa are Cape Town, Johannesburg, Workfromhome, Durban, Pretoria. Cape Town leads with 1 136 job openings.
Leading employers for Design Engineer roles in South Africa include Hire Resolve, Communicate Finance, The Legends Agency, Tumaini, RPO Recruitment.
Explore 6 567 Design Engineer job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.