50% of professionals earn between R 700 000 - R 1 300 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 950 000
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The average salary for a Technical Lead in South Africa is ZAR 700 000 - ZAR 1 300 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 1 125 000 per year, based on 1 172 active job listings.
The cities with the most Technical Lead job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Pretoria, Sandton, Centurion. Johannesburg leads with 233 job openings.
Leading employers for Technical Lead roles in South Africa include The Working Earth, ADM, GIZ., Pro Tem, Absolute Ablutions.
Explore 1 172 Technical Lead job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.