Salaries in Engineering in South Africa 2026
Explore salary ranges across Engineering roles in South Africa. Data based on 55 677 active job listings.
Top professions in Engineering
Design Engineer
20 job openings
Salary range
422 493 - 459 943ZAR/year
Mechanical Engineer
12 job openings
Salary range
600 000 - 681 667ZAR/year
Electrician
11 job openings
Salary range
340 273 - 378 727ZAR/year
Civil Engineer
10 job openings
Salary range
702 770 - 800 671ZAR/year
Sales Engineer
9 job openings
Salary range
376 944 - 436 852ZAR/year
Construction Manager
8 job openings
Salary range
385 625 - 391 250ZAR/year
Structural Engineer
7 job openings
Salary range
547 714 - 643 429ZAR/year
Electrical Engineer
6 job openings
Salary range
830 000 - 890 000ZAR/year
Software Engineer
6 job openings
Salary range
778 333 - 780 833ZAR/year
Automation Engineer
5 job openings
Salary range
32 000 - 35 000ZAR/year
Systems Administrator
4 job openings
Salary range
663 492 - 748 736ZAR/year
Systems Engineer
4 job openings
Salary range
128 750 - 152 500ZAR/year
Estimator
3 job openings
Salary range
660 000 - 780 000ZAR/year
Project Engineer
3 job openings
Salary range
173 333 - 507 333ZAR/year
Sales Representative
3 job openings
Salary range
269 333 - 330 667ZAR/year
Technical Lead
3 job openings
Salary range
570 333 - 671 667ZAR/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.