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Vice President Research Salary
in South Africa

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ZAR 1,524,444

Average Salary

ZAR 733/hr

Average Hourly

ZAR 32,166

Average Bonus

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Salary Recap

The average pay for a Vice President Research is ZAR 1,524,444 a year and ZAR 733 an hour in South Africa. The average salary range for a Vice President Research is between ZAR 1,082,355 and ZAR 1,843,053. On average, a Bachelor's Degree is the highest level of education for a Vice President Research. This compensation analysis is based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in South Africa.

ERI's compensation data are based on salary surveys conducted and researched by ERI. Cost of labor data in the Assessor Series are based on actual housing sales data from commercially available sources, plus rental rates, gasoline prices, consumables, medical care premium costs, property taxes, effective income tax rates, etc.

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Estimated salary in 2029:
ZAR 1,686,412
5 Year Change:
11 %

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About South Africa

South Africa Cost of Living Score:

Description: South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa. Its nine provinces are bounded to the south by 2,798 kilometres (1,739 miles) of coastline that stretches along the South Atlantic and Indian Ocean; to the north by the neighbouring countries of Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe; to the east and northeast by Mozambique and Eswatini; and it encloses Lesotho. Covering an area of 1,221,037 square kilometres (471,445 square miles), the country has over 62 million people. Pretoria is the administrative capital, while Cape Town, as the seat of Parliament, is the legislative...
Description:
  • Heads customer and competitor research, data acquisition, due diligence, and management of existing products, services and new investments.
  • Analyzes research project issues, anticipates problems and delays, and proactively works to minimize impacts to project goals.
  • Identifies research objectives, asks questions, and analyzes the results of research efforts.
  • Brings strategic insights and effectively communicates a narrative that provides actionable recommendations for the client which are aligned with their business and communications objectives.
  • Manages a team of research leaders who conduct investigations, studies, experiments, and tests.
  • Confirms research initiatives are properly staffed and assures research projects adhere to scheduling goals and ethical research guidelines.

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The average pay for a Vice President Research is ZAR 1,524,444 a year and ZAR 733 an hour in South Africa. The average salary range for a Vice President Research is between ZAR 1,082,355 and ZAR 1,843,053. On average, a Bachelor's Degree is the highest level of education for a Vice President Research. This compensation analysis is based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in South Africa.

ERI's compensation data are based on salary surveys conducted and researched by ERI. Cost of labor data in the Assessor Series are based on actual housing sales data from commercially available sources, plus rental rates, gasoline prices, consumables, medical care premium costs, property taxes, effective income tax rates, etc.

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South Africa Cost of Living Score:

Description: South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa. Its nine provinces are bounded to the south by 2,798 kilometres (1,739 miles) of coastline that stretches along the South Atlantic and Indian Ocean; to the north by the neighbouring countries of Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe; to the east and northeast by Mozambique and Eswatini; and it encloses Lesotho. Covering an area of 1,221,037 square kilometres (471,445 square miles), the country has over 62 million people. Pretoria is the administrative capital, while Cape Town, as the seat of Parliament, is the legislative...
Description:
  • Heads customer and competitor research, data acquisition, due diligence, and management of existing products, services and new investments.
  • Analyzes research project issues, anticipates problems and delays, and proactively works to minimize impacts to project goals.
  • Identifies research objectives, asks questions, and analyzes the results of research efforts.
  • Brings strategic insights and effectively communicates a narrative that provides actionable recommendations for the client which are aligned with their business and communications objectives.
  • Manages a team of research leaders who conduct investigations, studies, experiments, and tests.
  • Confirms research initiatives are properly staffed and assures research projects adhere to scheduling goals and ethical research guidelines.

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