50% of professionals earn between R 75 241 - R 185 741 ZAR
The median salary is R 131 482
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The average salary for a Registered Nurse in South Africa is ZAR 131 482 - ZAR 185 741 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 158 612 per year, based on 2 236 active job listings.
The cities with the most Registered Nurse job opportunities in South Africa are Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Western Cape. Cape Town leads with 348 job openings.
Leading employers for Registered Nurse roles in South Africa include Netcare, Mediclinic, Department of Health, RecruitSmith (PTY) LTD, Novamed.
Explore 2 236 Registered Nurse job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.