Biologist Molecular

R631,266 (ZAR)/yr

R303.49 (ZAR)/hr

R14,898 (ZAR)/yr

The average biologist molecular gross salary in South Africa is R631,266 or an equivalent hourly rate of R303. In addition, they earn an average bonus of R14,898. Salary estimates based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in South Africa. An entry level biologist molecular (1-3 years of experience) earns an average salary of R450,170. On the other end, a senior level biologist molecular (8+ years of experience) earns an average salary of R788,932.

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R731,810 (ZAR)

16 %

Based on our compensation data, the estimated salary potential for Biologist Molecular will increase 16 % over 5 years.

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Biologist Molecular, the majority at 100% with doctorates.

Typical Field of Study: Biochemistry

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South Africa

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South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA or R.S.A.), is the southernmost country in Africa. It is bounded to the south by 2,798 kilometres (1,739 mi) of coastline that stretches along the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans; to the north by the neighbouring countries of Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe; and to the east and northeast by Mozambique and Eswatini. It also completely enclaves Lesotho. It is the southernmost country on the mainland of the Old World, and the second-most populous...

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Studies the structure and activity of macromolecules and the macromolecular mechanisms found in living things, such as the molecular nature of the gene and its mechanisms of gene replication, mutation, and expression. Analyzes plant, animal, and human genetics and the variation and relationships between them. Researches, categorizes, isolates, and manipulates the molecular components of living cells and organisms in order... to understand the interactions between systems in cells, including the interactions between DNA, the repository of genetic information; RNA, a close relative of DNA whose functions range from serving as a temporary working copy of DNA to actual structural and enzymatic functions as well as a functional and structural part of the translational apparatus; and protein, the major structural and enzymatic type of molecule in cells, and learning how these interactions are regulated. Read More

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