50% of professionals earn between R 21 500 - R 26 500 ZAR
The median salary is R 25 000
The average salary for a Executive Chef in South Africa is ZAR 25 000 - ZAR 26 500 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 25 750 per year, based on 381 active job listings.
The cities with the most Executive Chef job opportunities in South Africa are Cape Town, Johannesburg, Umhlanga, Bela Bela, Ballito. Cape Town leads with 51 job openings.
Leading employers for Executive Chef roles in South Africa include Dream Resorts, Hospitality Hire, Dananda Talent, COREcruitment, Sun International.
Explore 381 Executive Chef job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.