Procurement Pay Rises as Talent Competition Heats Up

South African procurement and supply professionals are enjoying their strongest salary growth in years, but employers face mounting pressure to attract and retain skilled talent in an increasingly competitive market. According to the latest Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Procurement & Supply Salary Guide 2026, the average salary increase for South African procurement professionals reached 10.2% over the past year, significantly outpacing the country's 3.2% inflation rate and exceeding the global average salary increase of 7.4%.

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