Salaries in Engineering in South Africa 2026
Explore salary ranges across Engineering roles in South Africa. Data based on 97 905 active job listings.
Top professions in Engineering
Design Engineer
43 job openings
Salary range
348 322 - 377 439ZAR/year
Mechanical Engineer
18 job openings
Salary range
598 333 - 772 222ZAR/year
Electrician
17 job openings
Salary range
283 490 - 335 986ZAR/year
Civil Engineer
16 job openings
Salary range
688 296 - 808 561ZAR/year
Project Engineer
16 job openings
Salary range
291 250 - 392 500ZAR/year
Electrical Engineer
11 job openings
Salary range
384 545 - 443 909ZAR/year
Sales Engineer
11 job openings
Salary range
434 545 - 557 545ZAR/year
Construction Manager
10 job openings
Salary range
379 000 - 394 700ZAR/year
Chemical Engineer
9 job openings
Salary range
518 333 - 698 333ZAR/year
Systems Engineer
9 job openings
Salary range
178 889 - 192 222ZAR/year
Structural Engineer
8 job openings
Salary range
366 625 - 382 875ZAR/year
Engineering Manager
7 job openings
Salary range
749 633 - 960 444ZAR/year
Maintenance Manager
7 job openings
Salary range
172 143 - 201 429ZAR/year
Software Engineer
7 job openings
Salary range
548 571 - 559 286ZAR/year
Automation Engineer
6 job openings
Salary range
90 000 - 91 667ZAR/year
Estimator
6 job openings
Salary range
395 833 - 477 500ZAR/year
Project Manager
6 job openings
Salary range
545 500 - 719 167ZAR/year
Sales Representative
6 job openings
Salary range
325 000 - 425 000ZAR/year
Data Engineer
4 job openings
Salary range
285 000 - 291 250ZAR/year
Fitter
4 job openings
Salary range
103 750 - 125 500ZAR/year
Quality Engineer
4 job openings
Salary range
150 000 - 150 500ZAR/year
AI Engineer
3 job openings
Salary range
773 333 - 773 333ZAR/year
Automotive Mechanic
3 job openings
Salary range
36 000 - 21 334ZAR/year
Maintenance Technician
3 job openings
Salary range
97 333 - 100 000ZAR/year
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This page shows salary data for Engineering in South Africa for 2026. The data is based on current job listings and salary estimates from employers across the country.
Salary ranges in Engineering may vary based on experience, location, company size, and specific role.