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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
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
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LowR 550 000
HighR 5 280 000
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Senior Data Engineer

IOCOCape Town, ZA

We are seeking a senior, hands-on Senior Data Engineer who combines deep technical expertise in data pipelines, data modelling, and integration with the ability to guide standards and uplift delive...Show more

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Mid-Senior Data Engineer (1-Year Contract) (CPT Hybrid)

Datafin IT RecruitmentCape Town, Western Cape, ZA

ENVIRONMENT: PERFORM complex data transformations and optimizations as your expertise as a Mid-Senior Data Engineer is sought by a dynamic Education Specialist to fill a 1-Year Contract role.You wi...Show more

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Data Engineer

Communicate RecruitmentCape Town, Western Cape, ZA

Bachelors degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Finance, or a related fieldMinimum 5 years hunting bugs as a Data EngineerStrong experience with:Cloud data platforms (Azure is your proton pac...Show more

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Elev8 Recruitment Services (Pty) LTDAtlantis, Western Cape, ZA

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