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Project Manager Salary in South Africa

Project managers plan, coordinate, and deliver projects on time and within budget. The South Africa median is $40,483 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$40,483
per year
Monthly (national)
$3,376
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$40,483
Cape Town, ZA
Hourly (national)
$19.46
varies by city

Project Manager salary by city in South Africa

CityPer year
Cape Town, ZA$40,483
Durban, ZA$40,483
Pretoria, ZA$40,483
Gqeberha, ZA$40,483
Pietermaritzburg, ZA$40,483
Bloemfontein, ZA$40,483
East London, ZA$40,483
Vereeniging, ZA$40,483
Welkom, ZA$40,483
Newcastle, ZA$40,483
Krugersdorp, ZA$40,483
Johannesburg, ZA$28,374

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a project manager make in South Africa?
The national median project manager salary in South Africa is about R 662 000 per year (R 55 200 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R 464 000 to R 662 000.
Which South Africa city pays project managers the most?
Cape Town, ZA pays the most at about R 662 000 per year.
Which South Africa city pays project managers the least?
Among cities we cover, Johannesburg, ZA is on the lower end at about R 464 000 per year for a project manager.
What is the typical salary range for a project manager in South Africa?
Across South Africa cities we cover, project manager pay commonly spans from about R 296 000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R 953 300 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Africa cities have project manager salary data?
Pay by Role publishes project manager pay for 12 cities in South Africa, all shown in ZAR.
Is project manager in demand in South Africa?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +7% over the next decade. Related finance & business roles on Pay by Role include Accountant, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager.