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 2 841 active job listings.
The cities with the most Electrician job opportunities in South Africa are Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Port Elizabeth. Cape Town leads with 310 job openings.
Leading employers for Electrician roles in South Africa include Hire Resolve, Communicate Finance, RPO Recruitment, Tumaini Consulting, Company People Motor Industry Recruitment Specialists.
Explore 2 841 Electrician job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.