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 240 active job listings.
The cities with the most Maintenance Engineer job opportunities in South Africa are Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, Brakpan, Nigel. Cape Town leads with 35 job openings.
Leading employers for Maintenance Engineer roles in South Africa include PepsiCo, Profile Personnel, Alstom, Sappi, Kamo Placements CC.
Explore 240 Maintenance Engineer job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.