50% of professionals earn between R 180 000 - R 420 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 270 000
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The average salary for a Maintenance Engineer in South Africa is ZAR 180 000 - ZAR 420 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 345 000 per year, based on 169 active job listings.
The cities with the most Maintenance Engineer job opportunities in South Africa are Cape Town, Richards, Stellenbosch, Johannesburg, Germiston. Cape Town leads with 17 job openings.
Leading employers for Maintenance Engineer roles in South Africa include Transnet Company, Professional Resources Partners Pty Ltd, Kamo Placements CC, Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA, Network Contracting.
Explore 169 Maintenance Engineer job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.