Data Engineer: Average Salary in South Africa, 2026
Find out what the average Data Engineer salary is
Salary rate
How much does a Data Engineer make in South Africa?
R 1 258 764/ Annual
Based on 10000 salaries
Based on 10000 salaries
The average Data Engineer in South Africa is R 1 258 764 per year or R 646 per hour. Entry-level positions start at R 550 000 per year, while most experienced workers make up to R 5 280 000 per year.
MedianR 1 258 764
LowR 550 000
HighR 5 280 000
Active jobs with salaries
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DevOps Engineer (Linux)
Watershed ConsultingClaremont, Western Cape, South Africa DevOps Engineer (Linux-Focused, Hybrid Environment).The DevOps Engineer will design, implement, and maintain automation and deployment processes across Coronation’s hybrid landscape.The role ...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Senior Electronic Hardware Engineer
RareCruit (Pty) LtdCPT - Southern Suburbs, Western Cape, ZA Senior Electronic Hardware Engineer.This role is for engineers who want.LRUs — from concept through production.Schematic design, simulation, PCB layout and routing.
Cross-functional collaboration wi...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Data and Insights Specialist (Business Intelligence)
MVIASouthern Suburbs (Cape), ZA Are you the kind of data professional who doesn’t just report what happened — but explains.Data and Insights Specialist (Business Intelligence).
Strategy, Innovation and Product (SiP) fu...Show moreLast updated: 26 days ago
Software Test Engineer
TumainiCape Town, Southern Suburbs Are you a Software Test Engineer based in Cape Town Southern Suburbs, seeking a new and challenging opportunity? This may be the position you have been searching for!.
Experience testing on multiple...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago