50% of professionals earn between R 577 063 - R 1 021 845 ZAR
The median salary is R 974 126
The average salary for a University Professor in South Africa is ZAR 974 126 - ZAR 1 021 845 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 997 986 per year, based on 1 138 active job listings.
The cities with the most University Professor job opportunities in South Africa are Durban, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth. Durban leads with 112 job openings.
Leading employers for University Professor roles in South Africa include The Animation School, The Working Earth, MasterStart.
Explore 1 138 University Professor job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.