50% of professionals earn between R 380 000 - R 680 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 530 000
The average salary for a Systems Administrator in South Africa is ZAR 380 000 - ZAR 680 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 605 000 per year, based on 6 063 active job listings.
The cities with the most Systems Administrator job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Workfromhome, Pretoria, Durban. Johannesburg leads with 1 348 job openings.
Leading employers for Systems Administrator roles in South Africa include Hire Resolve, MTN, Assegai Recruitment, Ontec South Africa, Sandvik.
Explore 6 063 Systems Administrator job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.