Based on 3 789 job listings - Cape Town, South Africa 2026
50% of professionals earn between R 35 000 - R 50 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 42 500
Cape Town
Average salary
41 833 - 70 667
Median salary
42 500 - 70 000
3 789 job openings
South Africa
Average salary
550 000 - 1 100 000
Median salary
780 000 - 1 100 000
31 836 job openings
The average salary for a Senior Engineer in Cape Town, South Africa is ZAR 41 833 - ZAR 70 667 per year in 2026, based on 3 789 job listings.
Leading employers for Senior Engineer roles in South Africa include OfferZen, Datafin IT Recruitment, Hire Resolve, DataFin Recruitment, 60 Degrees.
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