Information Technology (IT) Manager Salary in South Africa

The average salary for an Information Technology (IT) Manager in South Africa is R497,816.

10%

ZAR 187k

MEDIAN

ZAR 498k

90%

ZAR 952k

Salary

R187k - R952k

Bonus

R10k - R134k

Profit Sharing

R3k - R241k

Commission

R0 - R100k

Total Pay

R182k - R1m

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What Do Information Technology (IT) Managers Do?

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

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

EOH

R554k

Nedbank

R590k

Old Mutual South Africa

R707k

The top respondents for the job title Information Technology (IT) Manager are from the companies EOH, Nedbank and Old Mutual South Africa. Reported salaries are highest at Old Mutual South Africa where the average pay is R707,497. EOH pays the lowest at around R553,525.

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What Are Popular Skills for Information Technology (IT) Managers?

Network Management / Administration

R416,045

444 responses

Project Management

R513,961

311 responses

Microsoft Office

R367,122

179 responses

People Management

R600,630

176 responses

Windows Operating System General Use

R347,517

162 responses

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

What is the Pay by Experience Level for Information Technology (IT) Managers?

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 R300,000 based on 10 salaries. An early career Information Technology (IT) Manager with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation of R350,984 based on 185 salaries. A mid-career Information Technology (IT) Manager with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of R453,789 based on 230 salaries. An experienced Information Technology (IT) Manager with 10-19 years of experience earns an average total compensation of R576,339 based on 423 salaries. In their late career (20 years and higher), employees earn an average total compensation of R687,537.