R374,436
Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
10%
ZAR 189k
MEDIAN
ZAR 374k
90%
ZAR 1m
The average salary for a Department Manager, Research & Development (R&D) is R374,436
Base Salary
R189k - R1m
Bonus
R0 - R27k
Total Pay
R189k - R1m
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What Do Department Manager, Research & Development (R&D)s Do?
Department Manager, Research & Development (R&D) Tasks
- Lead, plan, develop, and implement new processes in research and development.
- Design and execute plans to improve current products and create new ones based on market research.
- Provide technical oversight and manage a group of employees or team.
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Gender Breakdown
Female
57.1%
Male
42.9%
This data is based on 7 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
Common Health Benefits
Medical
25%
Dental
13%
Vision
13%
None