South Africa’s CEOs are coining it but that comes with great responsibility. In 2025, several of South Africa’s leading CEOs received substantial compensation packages, which included salaries, bonuses, long-term incentives, and, in certain instances, exit deals. The pay packages span various sectors, including banking, telecommunications, mining, and retail, and are closely linked to company performance and shareholder returns.
They also reflect theresponsibilities of managing some of the country’s largest and most complex businesses. According to website Legal Advice,there is a CEO in South Africa who earns more than your entire neighbourhood combined. there is a CEO in South Africa who earns more than your entire neighbourhood combined.
“His name isMike Henry from BHP Billiton, and he tops the list of the highest paid CEOs in South Africa for 2025–2026. , and he tops the list of the highest paid CEOs in South Africa for 2025–2026. “This is the man who could buy a brand-new luxury car every single day and still be left with change large enough to pay a full year’s salary to dozens of employees,” the website said. Gerrie Fourie earned around R104 million, including short- and long-term incentives, in his final year as Capitec’s CEO.
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