50% of professionals earn between R 180 000 - R 380 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 270 000
The average salary for a Executive Assistant in South Africa is ZAR 180 000 - ZAR 380 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 325 000 per year, based on 819 active job listings.
The cities with the most Executive Assistant job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Workfromhome, Durban, Pretoria. Johannesburg leads with 140 job openings.
Leading employers for Executive Assistant roles in South Africa include DO MORE Placements, Ubuntu RM, RecruitMyMom, 3L Consulting (Pty) Ltd, Somewhere.
Explore 819 Executive Assistant job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.