50% of professionals earn between R 12 000 - R 20 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 15 000
The average salary for a Sales Assistant in South Africa is ZAR 15 000 - ZAR 20 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 17 500 per year, based on 1 043 active job listings.
The cities with the most Sales Assistant job opportunities in South Africa are Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Sandton, Durban. Cape Town leads with 128 job openings.
Leading employers for Sales Assistant roles in South Africa include AtripleA Recruitment & Temps, Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd, Cash Crusaders, Jordan Human Resources, Outdoor Warehouse.
Explore 1 043 Sales Assistant job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.