50% of professionals earn between R 350 000 - R 950 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 580 000
The average salary for a General Manager in South Africa is ZAR 350 000 - ZAR 950 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 765 000 per year, based on 8 657 active job listings.
The cities with the most General Manager job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria, Workfromhome. Johannesburg leads with 1 270 job openings.
Leading employers for General Manager roles in South Africa include Hire Resolve, Do More Placements, Restaurant Staff, MTN, Transnet SOC Ltd.
Explore 8 657 General Manager job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.