50% of professionals earn between R 20 000 - R 35 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 28 000
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The average salary for a Executive Chef in South Africa is ZAR 28 000 - ZAR 35 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 31 500 per year, based on 362 active job listings.
The cities with the most Executive Chef job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Mpumalanga, Sandton, Cape Town, George. Johannesburg leads with 30 job openings.
Leading employers for Executive Chef roles in South Africa include HotelJobs, African Echoes Recruitment, Restaurant Staff, The Capital Hotels & Apartments, CFS Recruitment.
Explore 362 Executive Chef job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.