50% of professionals earn between R 200 000 - R 450 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 325 000
The average salary for a Social Worker in South Africa is ZAR 200 000 - ZAR 450 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 349 375 per year, based on 249 active job listings.
The cities with the most Social Worker job opportunities in South Africa are Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, East London. Cape Town leads with 40 job openings.
Leading employers for Social Worker roles in South Africa include Amana Living, University of Fort Hare, Jhbchev, Kinesis Holdings, RecruitMyMom.
Explore 249 Social Worker job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.