Office Administrator Salary in South Africa

An office administrator supervises routine office tasks, including organizing file systems, drafting strategies, implementing new projects, assigning tasks to employees, etc. The average office administrator makes anywhere around R307,400 per year.

Occupation:	Office Administrator
Monthly Salary Range:	R 13200 – R 41000
Average Monthly Salary:	R 26245.5
Description:	An office administrator organizes routine operations, including preparing payrolls, designing fills, approving supply requisites, and more.
Minimum Qualification:	High school diploma (NSC National Senior Certificate) with NQF Level 4.

Are you planning to work as an office administrator? Want to know more about office administrator salary prospects specific to your profile? Keep reading this guide.

Office Administrator Salary Overview

To become an office administrator in South Africa, an NSC certificate with NQF level 4 is sufficient, ideally with a business background. The average monthly salary for an office administrator is now approximately R26,540, totaling around R318,500 annually.

The median salary is about R324,000 annually, meaning half the workforce earns more than this amount. Around 25% earn below R215,000, while 75% earn above it.

Extras

Office administration is still considered low-bonus-based. Only about 32% of office administrators receive yearly bonuses, which typically range between 1% and 5% of the annual salary.

Salary Structure

Office administrator salaries depend on experience, company, gender, and location.

Level of Experience

Level of Experience	Average Yearly Salary (R)
Less than 2 years	182,000
2 to 5 years	235,000
5 to 10 years	325,000
10 to 15 years	400,000
15 to 20 years	433,000
More than 20 years	460,000

Gender

Gender	Average Yearly Salary (R)
Male	324,000
Female	301,000

City of Allocation

City	Average Yearly Salary (R)
Bloemfontein	283,000
Cape Town	340,000
Durban	335,000
Johannesburg	308,000
Port Elizabeth	295,000
Pretoria	318,500

Responsibilities of an Office Administrator

• Supporting office operations by monitoring staff and office systems.
• Maintaining routine tasks: payroll, correspondence, supply requisition, clerical assignments, and file management.
• Designing and implementing office policies and procedures.
• Managing record protection, transfer, and retrieval.
• Scheduling tasks and assignments for employees.
• Recruiting, orienting, and training office staff.
• Drafting budgets and achieving financial objectives.
• Following up on work outcomes regularly.

FAQs

What is the average office administrator’s salary?
Approximately R26,540 per month.

How much does an expert office administrator earn in South Africa?
Up to R478,000 per year.

Do you need a degree to become an office administrator?
No, an NSC certificate with NQF Level 4 is sufficient.

What is the starting salary of an office administrator in SA?
Around R13,200 per month.

What is the median salary of an office administrator?
Approximately R324,000 per year.

An office administrator earns a respectable income while performing key operational roles. This guide provides a comprehensive update for those planning a career in office administration.espite not being a high bonus-based job. I hope this guide has been helpful for people planning to work as an administrator in a corporate setup.