Cyber Security Engineer: Average Salary in South Africa, 2026

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How much does a Cyber Security Engineer make in South Africa?

R 1 258 764/ Annual
Based on 10000 salaries

The average Cyber Security Engineer in South Africa is R 1 258 764 per year or R 646 per hour. Entry-level positions start at R 550 000 per year, while most experienced workers make up to R 5 280 000 per year.

MedianR 1 258 764

LowR 550 000

HighR 5 280 000

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Software Engineer - Application Security

Electrum SoftwareCape Town, Western Cape, ZA

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Onboarding & Security Engineer – MSP (Remote-Friendly)

Prime System SolutionsCape Town, ZA

Remote

A tech solutions provider in Johannesburg seeks IT professionals for supporting client transitions and managed services rollouts.The role involves onboarding, environment discovery, deployment of s... Show more

Head – Cyber Security Infrastructure Services

City of Cape TownCape Town, ZA

A relevant three-year tertiary qualification, preferable a Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or Computer Science.Information Security Management Certification will be advantageous.Eight (8) ... Show more

Cyber Security Engineer

Salt South AfricaCape Town, ZA

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