50% of professionals earn between R 280 000 - R 520 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 400 000
The average salary for a Materials Engineer in South Africa is ZAR 280 000 - ZAR 520 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 430 000 per year, based on 90 active job listings.
The cities with the most Materials Engineer job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Centurion, Cape Town, Pretoria, Midrand. Johannesburg leads with 24 job openings.
Leading employers for Materials Engineer roles in South Africa include AECOM, Network Finance.
Explore 90 Materials Engineer job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.