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Data Scientist: Average Salary in South Africa, 2026

Find out what the average Data Scientist salary is

Salary rate
How much does a Data Scientist make in South Africa?
R 180 000/ Annual
Based on 10000 salaries
The average Data Scientist in South Africa is R 180 000 per year or R 92.31 per hour. Entry-level positions start at R 90 000 per year, while most experienced workers make up to R 468 000 per year.
MedianR 180 000
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LowR 90 000
HighR 468 000
Active jobs with salaries

Finance Data Scientist

EuromonitorCape Town, Western Cape, ZA
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Euromonitor International leads the world in data analytics and research into markets, industries, economies and consumers.We provide truly global insight and data on thousands of products and serv...Show more

Finance Data Scientist

Euromonitor InternationalCape Town, ZA

The Finance Data Analyst / Scientist plays a central role in transforming how Finance, Operations, and Commercial teams leverage data to drive decision making.This hybrid position blends deep finan...Show more

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Data Scientist III

Shoprite Group of CompaniesCape Town, ZA

Purpose of the Job .The purpose of the Principal Data Scientist role is to oversee complex data solutions driving data as a commercial advantage for Shoprite and mentoring and coaching data scienti...Show more

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Data Scientist – (AD-L6.13)

ZutariCape Town, ZA

Zutari's Digital Advisory team is expanding its data practice, delivering innovative solutions across energy, transport, water, and buildings.Working at the intersection of engineering and technolo...Show more

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