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Control Systems Engineer

Average Control Systems Engineer with Distributed Control Systems (DCS) Skills Salary in South Africa

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R578,000
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
25%
ZAR 383k
MEDIAN
ZAR 578k
75%
ZAR 835k

The average salary for a Control Systems Engineer is R578,000 in 2025

Base Salary
R383k - R835k
Bonus
R0 - R26k
Total Pay
R271k - R2m
Based on 12 salary profiles (last updated Mar 19 2024)
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Common Health Benefits for a Control Systems Engineer

Medical
67%
None
33%

Gender Breakdown for Control Systems Engineers

Male
87.5%
Female
12.5%
This data is based on 8 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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How can Control Systems Engineers increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Control Systems Engineer is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Control Systems Engineer that oversees more junior Control Systems Engineers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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