50% of professionals earn between R 350 000 - R 800 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 540 000
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The average salary for a Financial Controller in South Africa is ZAR 350 000 - ZAR 800 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 670 000 per year, based on 1 272 active job listings.
The cities with the most Financial Controller job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Midrand, Centurion, Gauteng. Johannesburg leads with 211 job openings.
Leading employers for Financial Controller roles in South Africa include No Sweat Work Media, Staff Connection, Network Finance, Empire Recruitment, KingsleyIrons Recruitment Services CC.
Explore 1 272 Financial Controller job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.