Writer: Average Salary in South Africa, 2026
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Salary rate
How much does a Writer make in South Africa?
R 150 000/ Annual
Based on 689 salaries
Based on 689 salaries
The average Writer in South Africa is R 150 000 per year or R 76.92 per hour. Entry-level positions start at R 132 000 per year, while most experienced workers make up to R 3 142 221 per year.
MedianR 150 000

LowR 132 000
HighR 3 142 221
Active jobs with salaries



Report Writer
Time PersonnelCape Town, Western Cape Report Writer job vacancy in Wynberg, Cape Town.Do you have strong communication skills, interpreting data and translating it into clear, compelling reports and presentations?.Our Wynberg-based cli...Show moreLast updated: 27 days ago
Technical Writer South Africa
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Technical Writer
OpenSource Intelligent SolutionsCPT - CBD, Western Cape, ZA We are recruiting a highly experienced.SAP exposure for an exciting onsite opportunity in.Minimum 8 years’ experience in technical documentation.
Strong SAP environment experience (functional & tech...Show moreLast updated: 8 days ago
Technical Writer
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