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Software tester: Average Salary in South Africa, 2026

Find out what the average Software tester salary is

Salary rate
How much does a Software tester make in South Africa?
R 270 000/ Annual
Based on 10000 salaries
The average Software tester in South Africa is R 270 000 per year or R 138 per hour. Entry-level positions start at R 150 000 per year, while most experienced workers make up to R 3 210 000 per year.
MedianR 270 000
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LowR 150 000
HighR 3 210 000
Active jobs with salaries

Quality Assurance Engineer / Tester (Hybrid)

JenRec RecruitmentCape Town, ZA

The work culture emphasizes continuous growth, teamwork, and personal development.Creativity, confidence, and a passion for problem-solving are just as important as technical skills.This is an oppo...Show more

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Automation & Software Engineer

Striker Crushing & Screeningcape town, western cape, ZA

At Striker Australia, we build some of the toughest crushing and screening gear in the world — and we back it with the smarts to match.Right now, we’re looking for an Automation & Software Engineer...Show more

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Test001 - REMOTE - TestAgain

PearlCape Town, Western Cape, ZA
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Sales and Business Development.Independent Contractor, Full Time.US Time Zone (candidate expected to be flexible with the client's preference, typically EST/PST business hours).Philippines, LATAM, ...Show more

Software Quality Engineer - (CONTRACT)

PM ConnectionCape Town, Western Cape, ZA

Role Overview The Software Quality Engineer will drive quality assurance initiatives across multiple projects, mentor junior and intermediate engineers, and drive innovation within the team's testi...Show more

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