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Government Program Manager

Average Early-Career Government Program Manager Salary in South Africa

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R360,000
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
25%
ZAR 296k
MEDIAN
ZAR 360k
75%
ZAR 586k

The average salary for a Government Program Manager is R360,000 in 2025

Base Salary
R296k - R586k
Total Pay
R296k - R597k
(last updated Jan 15 2019)
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What Do Government Program Managers Do?

Government Program Manager Tasks
  • Execute and refine a portfolio of program initiatives to meet organizational goals.
  • Develop and refine the scope of the program in response to evolving organizational and community context.
  • Support program initiatives with marketing copy, samples, market research or other key data.
  • Build and leverage community and federal relationships to promote and support the program.
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Common Health Benefits for a Government Program Manager

Medical
50%
None
50%

Gender Breakdown for Government Program Managers

Female
100.0%
This data is based on 2 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Government Program Managers

What is the highest pay for Government Program Managers?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Government Program Manager is ZARNaN / year

What is the lowest pay for Government Program Managers?

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How can Government Program Managers increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Government Program Manager 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 Government Program Manager that oversees more junior Government Program Managers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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