How much does a Mining Engineer earn in South Africa?

The estimated salary for Mining Engineer in South Africa ranges from ZAR 350 000 to ZAR 680 000 ZAR per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 778 job listings

How much does a Mining Engineer earn in South Africa?

The average salary for a Mining Engineer in South Africa is ZAR 515 000 - ZAR 592 250 per year.

Salary Guide

Mining Engineer Salary in South Africa

Based on 778 job listings - 2026

Average salary

R 350 000 - R 680 000

Median salary

R 515 000 - R 592 250

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentileR 298K

25th percentileR 350K

MedianR 515K

75th percentileR 680K

90th percentileR 782K

50% of professionals earn between R 350 000 - R 680 000 ZAR

The median salary is R 515 000

Top cities

Johannesburg180 job openings

Centurion56 job openings

Workfromhome54 job openings

Cape Town36 job openings

Sandton28 job openings

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Mining Engineer

778 job openings

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The average salary for a Mining Engineer in South Africa is ZAR 350 000 - ZAR 680 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 553 625 per year, based on 778 active job listings.

The cities with the most Mining Engineer job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Centurion, Workfromhome, Cape Town, Sandton. Johannesburg leads with 180 job openings.

Explore 778 Mining Engineer job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.