50% of professionals earn between R 195 000 - R 345 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 274 000
The average salary for a Social Worker in South Africa is ZAR 195 000 - ZAR 345 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 272 000 per year, based on 289 active job listings.
The cities with the most Social Worker job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, East London, Cape Town, Hamburg, Randburg. Johannesburg leads with 46 job openings.
Leading employers for Social Worker roles in South Africa include Quid, Inc., RecruitMyMom, Faircape Health, Hashtag Nonprofit NPC, Western Cape Government.
Explore 289 Social Worker job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.