General Practitioner Salary in South African Rands

If you are looking for work in South Africa and wondering what is the general practitioner salary in South Africa, then this article is for you. All the enthusiastic general practitioners in South Africa who provide primary healthcare and educate patients earn up to R34 254 monthly. In this article, we will explore the general practitioner salary in South Africa and also their average and annual earnings, so let’s get started.

General Practitioner Salary in South Africa

General practitioners play a vital role in providing primary health care to patients by diagnosing and treating ailments and educating patients about the disease. In South Africa, a general practitioner’s monthly salary is around R 34 254. On average, a general practitioner’s salary in South Africa is between R645 000 and R1 104 000 annually.

One day, out of curiosity, I searched for a general practitioner’s salary in America. I know many general practitioners like me must have felt curious about general practitioner salaries in America, so here is what I found with my research. A general practitioner in America earns approximately $226,690 annually and $14,263 monthly, equal to 276896.89 ZAR.

Salary Trends Over the Year

If we look at the salary trends over the past few years, general practitioner salaries in South Africa have increased significantly. The good news is the general practitioner salary will increase to 8% till 2028. According to these recent reports, the general practitioner’s salary will be around R 1 773 086 in the future.

General Practitioner Salary Based on Experience

A general practitioner’s lowest and highest salary serving in South Africa is around 31,900 ZAR and 93,900 ZAR, respectively. All general practitioners working in South Africa do not earn the same amount because their salary varies with their experience. Read the table below to enlighten yourself about the general practitioner’s salary based on their experience level.

Years of Experience	General Practitioner Salary	Salary Increment
0-2 Years	R 36 300	–
2-5 Years	R48 700	34%
5-10 Years	R63 200	30%
10-15 Years	R76 600	21%
15-20 Years	R83 700	9%
20+ Years	R88 000	5%

The above table shows the salary ranges according to experience, but do you want to know the exact salary range of general practitioners and their number? If so, here is a table of general practitioners’ percentages and salaries in South Africa.

No. of General Practitioner	Salary
25%	Less than R46 300
50%	Upto R55 800
75%	Up to R63 300
100%	Up to 93 900

Professional Responsibilities of a General Practitioner

There are a total of 17,802 general practitioners who are currently serving in South Africa. Read ahead if you are interested in finding out the job responsibilities of a general practitioner.

General practitioners are responsible for providing general health maintenance to acute care and everything. The duties of a general practitioner include the following:

• General practitioners provide comprehensive medical consultations to the patients at home, through phone, public forums, and even within the surgery.
• Examine the patient to diagnose underlying disease from the symptoms and treat illnesses.
• Planning appropriate treatment for patients, monitoring their condition, and progress of the treatment plan.
• Discuss possible treatment options with patients and prescribe them medication.
• Examine the patient to diagnose underlying disease from the symptoms and treat illnesses.
• Carrying out clinical tests to diagnose the disease.
• Educating patients about the disease and the preventive measures to live a healthy life.
• Refer patients to specialists for further examination if needed.
• Maintain records of your patients for follow-up and keep them confidential.
• Should be able to handle emergency situation professionally.
• Coordinate with other healthcare professionals to exchange information and provide the best care to the patient.

Factors Affecting the General Practitioner’s Salary

We have mentioned earlier in this article that the salary of a general practitioner is determined by many factors, which is why it is not fixed. The following factors affect the general practitioner salary in South Africa.

• Experience matters the most; the more experienced a general practitioner is, the higher his salary will be.
• Moreover, the location of the healthcare center or city of your job also determines the general practitioner’s salary. General practitioners serving in urban areas earn a handsome amount of money.
• General practitioners can work in various institutions, so their salary also depends on the type of center they are working in.
• The education and certificates general practitioner holds also affects their salary.
• Moreover, government policies play a significant role in determining a general practitioner’s salary.

Best Cities for General Practitioners

Are you new in this field or looking for work to serve as a general practitioner in South Africa? If yes, then don’t miss out on the following cities.

Cities of South Africa	Expected Salary
Johannesburg	R90 741
Cape Town	R67 841
Somerset East	R4 425

General practitioners are an essential pillar of healthcare institutions and centers that keep the workflow smooth, handle the patients at the initial stages, and then refer them to a specialist if necessary. However, many general practitioners are underpaid, and many factors determine the salary of a GP.

We have mentioned them in this article, including the best cities to earn more. So give it a go and try your luck in those cities. Thank you.