Information Technology (IT) Manager Salary in South Africa

The average salary for an Information Technology (IT) Manager in South Africa is R498,392.

10%

R202k

MEDIAN

R498k

90%

R936k

Salary

R202k - R936k

Bonus

R10k - R127k

Profit Sharing

R2k - R233k

Commission

R0 - R100k

Total Pay

R195k - R998k

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Job Description for Information Technology (IT) Manager

An information technology (IT) manager supervises their company's computer infrastructure and related areas of concern. He or she may oversee teams that manage network technology, IT security and the software platforms used by the company. The IT manager may help establish data storage infrastructure and access protocols and rules within the company as well. The main focus of an IT manager's job may depend on their employer; for instance, companies with a customer-facing online presence may requ…Read more

Information Technology (IT) Manager Tasks

Manage resources and processes required to design, plan, and support all information products and services.
Research and evaluate new technologies to be used as enhancements or upgrades to existing server, network, and other IT infrastructure equipment.
Prepare, maintain and keep updated IT procedures and documentation related to our processes and platforms operations.
Supervise, hire, and train IT Department employees.

Popular Employer Salaries for Information Technology (IT) Manager

Nedbank

R525k

EOH

R554k

Old Mutual South Africa

R707k

The top respondents for the job title Information Technology (IT) Manager are from the companies Nedbank, EOH and Old Mutual South Africa. Reported salaries are highest at Old Mutual South Africa where the average pay is R707,497. Nedbank pays the lowest at around R525,000.

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Popular Skills for Information Technology (IT) Manager

Network Management / Administration

R413,953

469 responses

Project Management

R502,743

355 responses

People Management

R584,273

233 responses

Operations Management

R522,624

225 responses

Microsoft Office

R351,507

205 responses

Skills in Project Management, People Management and Operations Management are correlated to pay that is above average. Skills that pay less than market rate include Microsoft Office and Network Management / Administration.

Pay by Experience Level for Information Technology (IT) Manager

An entry-level Information Technology (IT) Manager with less than 1 year experience can expect to earn an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of R250,000 based on 11 salaries. An early career Information Technology (IT) Manager with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation of R356,432 based on 202 salaries. A mid-career Information Technology (IT) Manager with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of R447,075 based on 260 salaries. An experienced Information Technology (IT) Manager with 10-19 years of experience earns an average total compensation of R568,534 based on 455 salaries. In their late career (20 years and higher), employees earn an average total compensation of R683,135.