Government & Public Sector pay in Cape Town ranges from R6 000 to R90 000/month across 7 roles (2026). Compare entry to senior salaries and browse current openings. Salary range: R6 000 – R90 000 per month. Last updated 2026-05-22. Cape Town is the legislative capital of South Africa, and government is a major employer in the city. The City of Cape Town municipality, Western Cape provincial government, and various national departments all have offices in the metro. Public sector salaries follow the DPSA (Department of Public Service and Administr