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🇿🇦 Updated April 18, 2026

Physician Assistant in South Africa

Detailed salary information for Physician Assistant positions in South Africa, including pay in ZAR and USD with national income comparison.

Annual Salary (per year)
612,500 ZAR
Salary in USD / year
$32,318.97
National Percentile
Top 11%

About This Role

Provide medical care under the supervision of physicians, conduct examinations, diagnose and treat patients.

Key Responsibilities

Role Requirements & Work Profile

Experience Required

2–11 years
Typical experience range for this role

Work Arrangement

Temporary
26%
Contract
24%
Full-Time
22%
Intern
17%
Part-Time
11%

Common Qualifications

PhD
20%
BBA
15%
B.Com
15%
B.Tech
15%
M.Com
9%
M.Tech
7%

Related Specializations

Professionals with the Physician Assistant title in South Africa often specialize in these roles:

Surgical Physician AssistantEmergency Medicine Physician AssistantPrimary Care Physician Assistant

Common Benefits

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement
Profit-Sharing
Transportation Benefits
Parental Leave
Casual Dress Code
Social and Recreational Activities
Employee Referral Programs
Health and Wellness Facilities
Life and Disability Insurance

Job Details

Job TitlePhysician Assistant
CategoryHealth and Medical
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
CurrencyZAR
Annual Salary (per year)612,500 ZAR
Annual Salary in USD (per year)$32,318.97
Income TierTop 10%

Income Distribution Comparison

How this salary compares to national income brackets

This Salary
612,500
Bottom 50% Avg
7,713
Middle 40% Avg
102,537
Top 10% Avg
968,415
Top 1% Avg
3,191,337

Salary Insight

4.2x
compared to national average

A Physician Assistant in South Africa earns 4.2x the national average income of 145,531 ZAR.

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