50% of professionals earn between R 280 000 - R 550 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 400 000
The average salary for a School Principal in South Africa is ZAR 280 000 - ZAR 550 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 475 000 per year, based on 657 active job listings.
The cities with the most School Principal job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Pretoria, Midrand, Gauteng. Johannesburg leads with 162 job openings.
Leading employers for School Principal roles in South Africa include Edustaff, Smartstuff Solutions, Vodafone, AtripleA recruitment & temps, The Talent Room.
Explore 657 School Principal job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.