Executive Assistant salary in South Africa

Based on 482 job listings - 2026

Average salary

R 194 667 - R 218 667

Median salary

R 22 000 - R 38 000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentileR 22K

25th percentileR 22K

MedianR 22K

75th percentileR 411K

90th percentileR 540K

50% of professionals earn between R 22 000 - R 410 500 ZAR

The median salary is R 22 000

Top cities

Cape Town85 job openings

Johannesburg81 job openings

Pretoria17 job openings

Durban15 job openings

Centurion7 job openings

Sandton7 job openings

Bellville6 job openings

Gauteng5 job openings

Port Elizabeth4 job openings

Bryanston4 job openings

Germiston3 job openings

Home Based3 job openings

Paarl3 job openings

Stellenbosch3 job openings

Worcester3 job openings

Bloemfontein2 job openings

Edenvale2 job openings

Top companies hiring

Dina Gates Recruitment1

Heya South Africa1

North-West University / Noordwes-Universiteit1

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Administrative Assistant

ZAR 155 000 - 258 0000%

ZAR 133 500 - 192 000-21%

Warehouse Manager

ZAR 221 200 - 318 200+30%

ZAR 196 000 - 329 000+27%

ZAR 195 000 - 345 000+31%

ZAR 197 000 - 352 000+33%

ZAR 198 000 - 358 000+35%

ZAR 198 000 - 351 000+33%

Medical Lab Technician

ZAR 209 700 - 301 800+24%

Executive Assistant

482 job openings

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The average salary for a Executive Assistant in South Africa is ZAR 194 667 - ZAR 218 667 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 30 000 per year, based on 482 active job listings.

The cities with the most Executive Assistant job opportunities in South Africa are Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Centurion. Cape Town leads with 85 job openings.

Leading employers for Executive Assistant roles in South Africa include Haldren, AJ5D-PROJECTS, Dina Gates Recruitment, Heya South Africa, Mintek.

Explore 482 Executive Assistant job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.