50% of professionals earn between R 102 000 - R 216 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 192 000
The average salary for a Social Worker in South Africa is ZAR 192 000 - ZAR 216 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 204 000 per year, based on 1 130 active job listings.
The cities with the most Social Worker job opportunities in South Africa are Workfromhome, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, East London. Workfromhome leads with 291 job openings.
Leading employers for Social Worker roles in South Africa include Discovery, ISTA Personnel Solutions, Quid, Inc., RedTech Recruitment, TB HIV Care.
Explore 1 130 Social Worker job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.