Associate Professor Salary in South Africa

Professionals working as Associate Professor in South Africa earn an average monthly salary of R802 254. The salary range typically spans from R567 548 for entry-level positions to R978 044 for experienced professionals. This education role shows strong market potential with 3% projected growth and medium industry demand.

Associate Professor Salary Breakdown

A senior academic position involving teaching, research, and service within a university or higher education institution. This role includes developing and delivering courses, conducting independent research, publishing scholarly work, supervising graduate students, and contributing to the academic community through committees and mentorship.

Salary Component	Amount (Monthly)
Minimum Salary	R567 548
Average Salary	R802 254
Maximum Salary	R978 044
Category	Education
Growth Rate	3%
Market Demand	Medium

Requirements & Qualifications

PhD in a relevant field

Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the university level

Significant record of scholarly publications and research output

Proven ability to secure research funding (grants)

Experience supervising graduate students (Master's and PhD)

Active participation in academic committees and professional organizations

Strong communication and presentation skills

Ability to contribute to curriculum development and institutional goals

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