50% of professionals earn between R 240 000 - R 550 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 380 000
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The average salary for a Registered Nurse in South Africa is ZAR 240 000 - ZAR 550 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 465 000 per year, based on 2 855 active job listings.
The cities with the most Registered Nurse job opportunities in South Africa are Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Somerset West. Cape Town leads with 419 job openings.
Leading employers for Registered Nurse roles in South Africa include Netcare, Stethoscope SA, Mediclinic, Novamed, Department of Health.
Explore 2 855 Registered Nurse job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.