50% of professionals earn between R 270 000 - R 700 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 460 000
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The average salary for a Project Manager in South Africa is ZAR 270 000 - ZAR 700 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 580 000 per year, based on 8 333 active job listings.
The cities with the most Project Manager job opportunities in South Africa are Cape Town, Johannesburg, Workfromhome, Pretoria, Sandton. Cape Town leads with 1 351 job openings.
Leading employers for Project Manager roles in South Africa include Talent Shore, Lyon and Partners (Pty) Ltd, Doist, Hire Resolve – Top Recruitment Agency, ABB.
Explore 8 333 Project Manager job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.