50% of professionals earn between R 22 250 - R 31 965 ZAR
The median salary is R 30 000
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The average salary for a Social Worker in South Africa is ZAR 30 000 - ZAR 31 965 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 30 983 per year, based on 266 active job listings.
The cities with the most Social Worker job opportunities in South Africa are Cape Town, East London, Johannesburg, Newcastle, Stellenbosch. Cape Town leads with 57 job openings.
Leading employers for Social Worker roles in South Africa include Amana Living, Faircape Health, Quid, Inc., Jobtailor, Selibeng.com.
Explore 266 Social Worker job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.