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Public Service salary in South Africa

Government and essential public careers

Public Service careers
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Average mid pay
R48 300/mo
Top earner
R300 000+/mo

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Municipal Manager salary

Public Service
R50 000 – R200 000 /mo
Low demand

Acts as accounting officer of a municipality, leading administration and service delivery.

Magistrate salary

Public Service
R50 000 – R130 000 /mo
Low demand

Presides over cases in lower courts and delivers judgments in criminal and civil matters.

Town Planner salary

Public Service
R22 000 – R80 000 /mo
Medium demand

Plans land use, zoning and urban development for cities and municipalities.

Police Officer salary

Public Service
R14 000 – R45 000 /mo
Medium demand

Maintains public safety, investigates crime and enforces the law through visible policing and specialised units.

Traffic Officer salary

Public Service
R12 000 – R45 000 /mo
Medium demand

Enforces road rules, manages traffic safety and supports accident prevention.

Paralegal salary

Public Service
R10 000 – R45 000 /mo
Medium demand

Supports lawyers with research, drafting, court documents and case management.

Firefighter salary

Public Service
R12 000 – R42 000 /mo
Medium demand

Responds to fires, rescues and emergency incidents to protect lives, property and communities.

Correctional Officer salary

Public Service
R9 000 – R35 000 /mo
Medium demand

Supervises offenders in correctional facilities and supports rehabilitation programmes.

Soldier (SANDF) salary

Public Service
R9 000 – R35 000 /mo
Medium demand

Serves in the South African National Defence Force across army, air force and navy roles.

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