50% of professionals earn between R 350 000 - R 950 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 580 000
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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 2 145 active job listings.
The cities with the most General Manager job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria, Sandton. Johannesburg leads with 309 job openings.
Leading employers for General Manager roles in South Africa include Restaurant Staff, Profile Personnel, Zeebra Junction Specialist Recruitment, First Degree Recruitment, Humankind.
Explore 2 145 General Manager job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.