50% of professionals earn between R 550 000 - R 950 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 720 000
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The average salary for a Systems Engineer in South Africa is ZAR 550 000 - ZAR 950 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 835 000 per year, based on 1 671 active job listings.
The cities with the most Systems Engineer job opportunities in South Africa are Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Workfromhome, Durban. Cape Town leads with 239 job openings.
Leading employers for Systems Engineer roles in South Africa include ATS Client, AtripleA recruitment & temps, Boardroom Appointments, First Recruitment Group, Network Finance.
Explore 1 671 Systems Engineer job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.