50% of professionals earn between R 36 250 - R 55 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 40 000
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The average salary for a Executive Chef in South Africa is ZAR 40 000 - ZAR 55 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 47 500 per year, based on 639 active job listings.
The cities with the most Executive Chef job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, George, Plettenberg, Sandton, Mpumalanga. Johannesburg leads with 57 job openings.
Leading employers for Executive Chef roles in South Africa include African Echoes Recruitment, HotelJobs, Perfect Placement Recruitment.
Explore 639 Executive Chef job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.