50% of professionals earn between R 389 750 - R 865 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 800 000
The average salary for a Data Engineer in South Africa is ZAR 800 000 - ZAR 865 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 832 500 per year, based on 7 818 active job listings.
The cities with the most Data Engineer job opportunities in South Africa are Workfromhome, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Pretoria. Workfromhome leads with 1 741 job openings.
Leading employers for Data Engineer roles in South Africa include AECOM, E-Merge IT Recruitment, Hire Resolve, 2U, E-Merge It Recruitment.
Explore 7 818 Data Engineer job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.