50% of professionals earn between R 53 750 - R 775 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 412 500
The average salary for a Data Engineer in South Africa is ZAR 412 500 - ZAR 775 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 593 750 per year, based on 4 178 active job listings.
The cities with the most Data Engineer job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Workfromhome, Sandton, Pretoria. Johannesburg leads with 976 job openings.
Leading employers for Data Engineer roles in South Africa include E-Merge IT Recruitment, ATS Client, Keyrock, WatersEdge Solutions, AECOM.
Explore 4 178 Data Engineer job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.