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Software Engineer
R90 000
Commercial Pilot
R160 000
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Highest paying jobs in South Africa

  1. #1
    Municipal Manager salary in South Africa
    Public Service
    R200 000/month
    senior
  2. #2
    Advocate salary in South Africa
    Finance
    R170 000/month
    senior
  3. #3
    Psychiatrist salary in South Africa
    Healthcare
    R170 000/month
    senior
  4. #4
    Commercial Pilot salary in South Africa
    Engineering
    R160 000/month
    senior
  5. #5
    Solutions Architect salary in South Africa
    Technology
    R160 000/month
    senior
  6. #6
    Medical Doctor salary in South Africa
    Healthcare
    R150 000/month
    senior
  7. #7
    Dentist salary in South Africa
    Healthcare
    R150 000/month
    senior
  8. #8
    Petroleum Engineer salary in South Africa
    Engineering
    R150 000/month
    senior
  9. #9
    AI Engineer salary in South Africa
    Technology
    R140 000/month
    senior
  10. #10
    Mining Engineer salary in South Africa
    Engineering
    R140 000/month
    senior

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