50% of professionals earn between R 20 500 - R 25 500 ZAR
The median salary is R 23 000
The average salary for a Executive Chef in South Africa is ZAR 23 000 - ZAR 25 500 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 24 250 per year, based on 730 active job listings.
The cities with the most Executive Chef job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Sandton, Ballito, Sandown. Johannesburg leads with 46 job openings.
Leading employers for Executive Chef roles in South Africa include HotelJobs, Dananda Talent, Bright Search Recruitment (Pty) Ltd, Hospitality Hire, Peermont Global Proprietary Limited.
Explore 730 Executive Chef job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.