50% of professionals earn between R 120 000 - R 300 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 180 000
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The average salary for a HR Generalist in South Africa is ZAR 120 000 - ZAR 300 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 240 000 per year, based on 552 active job listings.
The cities with the most HR Generalist job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Pretoria, Durban, Midrand. Johannesburg leads with 88 job openings.
Leading employers for HR Generalist roles in South Africa include Adelphi Talent, Old Mutual Limited, BQuad Solutions, CF Consulting, Crossing Hurdles.
Explore 552 HR Generalist job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.