50% of professionals earn between R 18 375 - R 26 125 ZAR
The median salary is R 22 250
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The average salary for a Social Worker in South Africa is ZAR 22 250 - ZAR 26 125 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 24 188 per year, based on 320 active job listings.
The cities with the most Social Worker job opportunities in South Africa are Cape Town, East London, Pretoria, Johannesburg, Bellville. Cape Town leads with 48 job openings.
Leading employers for Social Worker roles in South Africa include Quid, Inc., ZealHR, Tshwane North College, Women and Men Against Child Abuse, Department of Health.
Explore 320 Social Worker job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.