50% of professionals earn between R 28 000 - R 35 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 30 000
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The average salary for a Executive Chef in South Africa is ZAR 30 000 - ZAR 35 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 32 500 per year, based on 260 active job listings.
The cities with the most Executive Chef job opportunities in South Africa are Pretoria, Ballito, Polokwane, Cape Town, Sandton. Pretoria leads with 15 job openings.
Leading employers for Executive Chef roles in South Africa include Restaurant Staff, Rob Samuelson International Limited, Perfect Placement Recruitment, HotelJobs, Wild Dreams Hospitality.
Explore 260 Executive Chef job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.