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Sustainability Director

Average Experienced Sustainability Director Salary in South Africa

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R1,173,232
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
25%
ZAR 500k
MEDIAN
ZAR 1m
75%
ZAR 2m

The average salary for a Sustainability Director is R1,173,232 in 2025

Base Salary
R500k - R2m
Bonus
R0 - R100k
Total Pay
R500k - R2m
Based on 7 salary profiles (last updated Sep 03 2025)
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Common Health Benefits for a Sustainability Director

Medical
50%
None
50%

Gender Breakdown for Sustainability Directors

Female
60.0%
Male
40.0%
This data is based on 5 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Sustainability Directors

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How can Sustainability Directors increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Sustainability 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 Sustainability Director that oversees more junior Sustainability Directors, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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