Service Designer Salary in Mthatha, Eastern Cape

Mthatha includes NGOs and government offices. Salaries reflect local demand.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

R147,000 to R199,000

Average (per year)

R170,000

First jobs include work with NGOs or local government.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

R200,000 to R266,000

Average (per year)

R230,000

Mid-career designers contribute to projects in education, healthcare, or community development.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

R267,000 to R335,000

Average (per year)

R295,000

Senior designers manage projects for the Department of Health or regional tech initiatives.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

R336,000+

Principal roles focus on strategy for large-scale public sector transformation or consulting.

Hourly Rates

For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.

Junior

R105 - R160

per hour

Mid-level

R160 - R230

per hour

Senior

R230 - R320

per hour