50% of professionals earn between R 560 000 - R 825 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 766 667
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The average salary for a Machine Learning Engineer in South Africa is ZAR 766 667 - ZAR 825 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 795 834 per year, based on 383 active job listings.
The cities with the most Machine Learning Engineer job opportunities in South Africa are Cape Town, Johannesburg, Workfromhome, Stellenbosch, Durban. Cape Town leads with 72 job openings.
Leading employers for Machine Learning Engineer roles in South Africa include Boardroom Appointments, Careers at DLK Group, DataFin Recruitment, Vodafone, Duku AI.
Explore 383 Machine Learning Engineer job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.