Professor: Average Salary in South Africa, 2026
Find out what the average Professor salary is
Salary rate
How much does a Professor make in South Africa?
R 10 083 384/ Annual
Based on 343 salaries
Based on 343 salaries
The average Professor in South Africa is R 10 083 384 per year or R 5 171 per hour. Entry-level positions start at R 2 184 228 per year, while most experienced workers make up to R 10 944 000 per year.
MedianR 10 083 384

LowR 2 184 228
HighR 10 944 000
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Lecturer
Ikhala Public TVET CollegeZA Grade 12 Certificate or NC(V) level 4 Certificate.An appropriate Diploma/Degree in relevant qualifications (REQV 13/14).A professional teaching qualification for Business related programmes.Must be...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Professor and Academic Director (Post Level 5)
Stellenbosch UniversityZA The Professor and Academic Director is expected to:.Interpret and operationalise the academic components of the SBS and Stellenbosch University (SU) strategies.Facilitate academic strategy developm...Show moreLast updated: 19 days ago
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Associate Professor/Professor and Deputy Dean: Teaching and Learning (Term Appointment)
University of Pretoria/Universiteit van PretoriaZA The successful candidate will be responsible, among others, for the following duties:.Carrying out academic, managerial, and administrative responsibilities in the Office of the Dean.Assisting the ...Show moreLast updated: 8 days ago
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Temporary FET Phase Mathematics Teacher - Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels, Secondary School (Ormonde)
Nova PioneerZA We are looking for an exceptional Mathematics Teacher (Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels) at Ormonde Secondary School.Resident teachers lead instruction and planning for subject or grade level classroom...Show moreLast updated: 15 days ago