50% of professionals earn between R 200 000 - R 480 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 320 000
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The average salary for a Electrician in South Africa is ZAR 200 000 - ZAR 480 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 400 000 per year, based on 2 653 active job listings.
The cities with the most Electrician job opportunities in South Africa are Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Gqeberha. Cape Town leads with 244 job openings.
Leading employers for Electrician roles in South Africa include Tumaini Consulting, Network Recruitment, University of Fort Hare, Communicate Finance, Hire Resolve.
Explore 2 653 Electrician job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.