How Much Is Nurse Salary In South Africa

Who is a Nurse?

 nurse is a person who has completed a program of basic, generalized nursing education and is authorized by the appropriate regulatory authority to practice nursing in his/her country.

How much are nurses paid in South Africa?



The average nurse salary in South Africa is R 359 802 per year or R 185 per hour. Entry-level positions start at R 264 000 per year, while most experienced workers make up to R 3 338 978 per year.

Does Nsfas pay for nursing?

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In order to have your nursing course funded by NSFAS, you will need to meet their minimum requirements and study nursing at one of those tertiary institutions. South Africa has several Nursing Colleges, however, because they are private institutions, students will not be able to receive funding from NSFAS.

Do student nurses get paid in South Africa?

The average salary for a student nurse is R 10 098 per month in South Africa.

What kind of nurses get paid most?

Highest Paid Nursing Jobs:

  • Family Nurse – R1750507.86.
  • Urgent Care Nurse – R1750507.86.
  • Oncology Nurse – R1750507.86.
  • Orthopedic Nurse – R1781490.30.
  • Cardiac Nurse – R1796981.52.
  • Emergency Room Nurse – R1796981.52
  • Neonatal Nurse – R1967384.94.
  • Nurse Anesthetist – R2927840.58.