▼16%
R969,747
Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
10%
ZAR 420k
MEDIAN
ZAR 970k
90%
ZAR 2m
The average salary for a Senior Managing Director is R969,747 in 2025
Base Salary
R420k - R2m
Bonus
R23k - R375k
Profit Sharing
R51 - R403k
Commission
R0 - R66k
Total Pay
R418k - R2m
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Senior Managing Directors?
What Do Senior Managing Directors Do?
Senior Managing Director Tasks
- Uses business skills to create company policy that leads to growth and profits.
- Represents company at public events.
- Builds a strong team and mentors and supports the professional development of its leaders.
- Uses management principles to set up and implement business operations following company policy.
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Common Health Benefits for a Senior Managing Director
Medical
32%
Dental
14%
Vision
14%
None
68%
Gender Breakdown for Senior Managing Directors
Male
84.5%
Female
15.5%
This data is based on 71 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Senior Managing Directors
What is the highest pay for Senior Managing Directors?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Senior Managing Director is ZAR 2m / year
What is the lowest pay for Senior Managing Directors?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Senior Managing Director is ZAR 420k / year
How can Senior Managing Directors increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Senior Managing Director 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 Senior Managing Director that oversees more junior Senior Managing Directors, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.