Average South African National Defence Force Salary in South Africa in 2025

R310k

Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)

R20k

3.7

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How much does South African National Defence Force pay?

South African National Defence Force pays its employees an average of R310,315 a year. Salaries at South African National Defence Force range from an average of R141,803 to R624,535 a year. South African National Defence Force employees with the job title Soldier make the most with an average annual salary of R203,066, while employees with the title Soldier make the least with an average annual salary of R203,066.

Are South African National Defence Force employees satisfied with their compensation?

Our Fair Pay score for South African National Defence Force is 3.17. Read reviews from current employees that include compensation and culture insights.

What is the highest salary at South African National Defence Force?

The highest reported salary for an employee at South African National Defence Force is currently ZAR 625k / year

South African National Defence Force Reviews

Overall Satisfaction

3.7 out of 5

Ratings

Appreciation

3.3

Company Outlook

3.5

Fair Pay

3.2

Learning and Development

3.2

Implementing new and better structures in compliance with the legislation.

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager in Pretoria:

Pros: Rectification and follow up on areas that require improvement. That happens through regular in-house inspections and monitoring and evaluations.

Cons: The unavailability of sufficient resources to conduct my work sufficient and effective.

Is like working in some security company, where people employees not taken care.

Soldier in Pretoria:

Pros: Being part of assault pioneers

Cons: We don't much job to do

About South African National Defence Force

Website: http://www.dod.mil.za

Industries: Military / Armed Forces

Years of Experience

Early Career

20.0%

Mid Career

23.3%

Late Career

26.7%

Experienced

26.7%

This data is based on 30 survey responses.

Gender Breakdown for South African National Defence Force

Male

66.7%

Avg. Salary: R169k - R592k

Female

33.3%

Avg. Salary: R185k - R424k

This data is based on 21 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.

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