50% of professionals earn between R 10 000 - R 12 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 11 000
The average salary for a Sales Assistant in South Africa is ZAR 11 000 - ZAR 12 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 11 500 per year, based on 991 active job listings.
The cities with the most Sales Assistant job opportunities in South Africa are Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Midrand. Cape Town leads with 116 job openings.
Leading employers for Sales Assistant roles in South Africa include MJZ Direct, BGA Recruitment, Success Promotions (Pty) Ltd, JABES CONSULTANTS, West Coast Personnel.
Explore 991 Sales Assistant job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.