50% of professionals earn between R 480 000 - R 1 200 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 840 000
The average salary for a University Professor in South Africa is ZAR 480 000 - ZAR 1 200 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 903 000 per year, based on 3 513 active job listings.
The cities with the most University Professor job opportunities in South Africa are Workfromhome, Johannesburg, Durban, Gqeberha, Pretoria. Workfromhome leads with 341 job openings.
Leading employers for University Professor roles in South Africa include Eduvos, University of Cape Town, University of Johannesburg, Academic Partners, EDUVOS.
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