50% of professionals earn between R 300 000 - R 750 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 500 000
The average salary for a Geologist in South Africa is ZAR 300 000 - ZAR 750 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 625 000 per year, based on 231 active job listings.
The cities with the most Geologist job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Brakpan, Pretoria, Somerset West. Johannesburg leads with 32 job openings.
Leading employers for Geologist roles in South Africa include Barrick Mining Corporation, Glencore, SRK Consulting.
Explore 231 Geologist job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.