50% of professionals earn between R 13 750 - R 20 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 17 500
The average salary for a Sales Assistant in South Africa is ZAR 17 500 - ZAR 20 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 18 750 per year, based on 2 090 active job listings.
The cities with the most Sales Assistant job opportunities in South Africa are Workfromhome, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban. Workfromhome leads with 271 job openings.
Leading employers for Sales Assistant roles in South Africa include Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd, AtripleA Recruitment & Temps, The Legends Agency, Outdoor Warehouse, Cash Crusaders.
Explore 2 090 Sales Assistant job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.