Last updated on July 9th, 2025 at 03:52 pm
If you want to make R1 million a year in South Africa, your best option is to be in a senior level position in leadership, finance, engineering or tech related jobs. CareerJunction’s Employment Insights Report has outlined that these senior/relevant roles are not only indicative of seniority and experience but also the shortage of specialist skills available in the local employment market.
The report, which was based on offers from client employers and recruiters over the past year, provides detail about the highest paying job titles and salary ranges, including monthly and yearly salaries.
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Highest Paying Job 2025
| Job Title | Monthly Salary (ZAR) | Annual Salary (Approx.) |
| Chief Executive Officer (CEO) | R129,712 – R204,157 | R1,997,274 |
| Chief Operating Officer (COO) | R131,250 – R177,438 | R1,852,116 |
| Managing Director (MD) | R113,107 – R147,770 | R1,565,316 |
| Chief Financial Officer (CFO) | R107,080 – R139,444 | R1,479,198 |
| Senior Actuary | R87,843 – R121,176 | R1,254,114 |
| Engineering Manager | R92,306 – R116,470 | R1,252,656 |
| Head of Operations / Operations Director | R85,272 – R113,521 | R1,192,758 |
| Head of Sales / Sales Director | R85,890 – R108,207 | R1,164,582 |
| Senior Financial Manager | R83,381 – R107,520 | R1,145,286 |
| Senior Solutions Architect | R83,201 – R101,559 | R1,218,708 |
