50% of professionals earn between R 280 000 - R 650 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 420 000
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The average salary for a Sales Manager in South Africa is ZAR 280 000 - ZAR 650 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 535 000 per year, based on 6 582 active job listings.
The cities with the most Sales Manager job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria, Gauteng. Johannesburg leads with 1 067 job openings.
Leading employers for Sales Manager roles in South Africa include Harrison Scott Associates, Old Mutual Limited, Vodafone, Chosen Online Pty Ltd, Empire Recruitment.
Explore 6 582 Sales Manager job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.