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Risk manager salary in South Africa

How much does a Risk Manager make in South Africa?

Average base salary

R 567 639

The average salary for a risk manager is R 567 639 per year in South Africa. 15 salaries reported, updated at 6 October 2026

Risk Manager job openings in South Africa

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(LDC) Manager - Provisions Pro...
MTN4out of 5 stars.
Roodepoort, Gauteng
Full-time
1 week ago

Highest paying companies for Risk Manager in South Africa

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Macdonald & Company
 
R 1 450 000per year
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Standard Bank
 
R 1 366 667per year
Ethekwini Municipality
 
R 971 564per year
Network Recruitment
 
R 968 750per year
Fidelity Services Group
 
R 936 000per year
Takealot Group
 
R 936 000per year

Highest paying cities near South Africa for Risk Managers

  1. Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
    R 1 052 863 per year
  2. Centurion, Gauteng
    R 858 972 per year
  3. Stellenbosch, Western Cape
    R 702 693 per year
  4. Cape Town, Western Cape
    R 698 221 per year
  5. Pretoria, Gauteng
    R 669 960 per year

Where can a Risk Manager earn more?

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Risk Manager

The average salary for a Risk Manager is R 567 639 per year in South Africa. This figure is based on 15 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 6 October 2026.

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Risk Manager salaries typically range between a low of R 317 717 and a high of R 1 014 155 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Risk Manager include Macdonald & Company ($1 450 000 per year) and Standard Bank ($1 366 667 per year).

How much do similar professions as Risk Manager get paid in South Africa?

Senior Risk Manager

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