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  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa PBT Group Full-time

    Pbt-Group in Cape Town is seeking a strong Data Engineer who can handle traditional data engineering tasks while gaining exposure to AI and agentic AI concepts. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with Python and SQL, data pipelines, ETL/ELT, and cloud data platforms.You will contribute to data migration and modernization projects and collaborate on...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa DLK Group Full-time R 344,000 - R 482,000 Contract

    Data EngineerWe require a Data Engineer and this is an office-based position.Duties & ResponsibilitiesModifying the database structure, as necessary, from information given by application developers.Enrolling users and maintaining system security.Controlling and monitoring user access to the database.Monitoring and optimizing the performance of the...


  • Cape Town, South Africa Network Recruitment Full-time

    Key Requirements (Non‑Negotiable): - Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Data Engineer - Proven experience building robust and scalable data pipelines - Databricks experience (essential) - Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric - Strong understanding of Medallion Architecture - Proficiency in Python and SQL - Solid experience working within Azure...

  • Data Engineers x 5 Premium

    15 hours ago


    Cape Town, South Africa cloudandthings.io Full-time

    IntroductionAbout cloudandthings.io At cloudandthings.io, we are an engineering-led consultancy focused on building modern Data and AI Platforms for enterprise clients. We don’t just design architectures, we build real systems that power analytics, decision-making, and AI at scale. Our team acts as a force multiplier, accelerating delivery, improving...

  • Junior Data Engineer Premium

    15 hours ago


    Cape Town, SA - Western Cape, South Africa Dante Remote Full-time

    Location: Remote (Work from home)Join a high-growth fintech firm powering leading asset managers in SA and the UK. You will design, model, and automate customized data solutions directly for investment and research teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Perfect for an analytical problem-solver who thrives on complex data architecture, end-to-end...

  • Data Engineer – AI

    11 hours ago


    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa PBT Group Full-time

    Be part of our team of Data Specialists and embark on a career of the future!Job TitleData Engineer - AI / Agentic AI ExposureWe’re looking for a strong Data Engineer with traditional Data Engineering experience, who also has some exposure to AI / LLMs / Agentic AI and is interested in working on data migration and modernisation projects.What we’re...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa ATS Client Full-time

    Role Overview Reporting to the Data & Analytics Lead, the Principal Data Engineer is a hands‑on role, combining the building and optimisation of production data pipelines with technical leadership needed to raise engineering standards and develop the people around them. The role functions as a key interface between a) business stakeholders and department...


  • cape town, western cape, South Africa Vivo Energy Full-time R 1 Contract

    Role Overview Reporting to the Data & Analytics Lead, the Principal Data Engineer is a hands‑on role, combining the building and optimisation of production data pipelines with the technical leadership needed to raise engineering standards and develop the people around them. The role functions as a key interface between a) business stakeholders and...

  • Data Scientist

    17 hours ago


    Cape Town, South Africa Network Recruitment Full-time

    This is an opportunity to join organisations that are investing heavily in Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning, and Data Science to drive strategic decision-making and innovation. Requirements: - Honours Degree, Master's Degree, or PhD in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Actuarial Science, Engineering, or...

  • Platform Data Engineer Premium

    4 days ago


    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Confluent Full-time

    Platform Data Engineer (Hybrid/Pinelands, Cape Town) Confluent Services, South Africa’s largest and multi-award winning debt management company, The successful individual will be accountable for data engineering design, data ingestion and support across on-premise and cloud-based platforms.  What’s in it for you?  Being South Africa’s largest...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Hire Resolve Full-time

    Overview A digital intelligence firm that specialises in the development, management, and utilisation of big data technology is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to step into the hands‑on leadership role of Head of Data Platform & AI. You will take full ownership of their data infrastructure, elevating the architecture behind their proprietary Data Management...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa CV Full-time

    CV (Christian Vision) in Cape Town is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to build and evolve data pipelines and infrastructure, and to lead the Data and Insights team.The role focuses on clean, trustworthy data, scalable architecture, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enable data-informed decisions.Applicants should have 5+ years in data...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Bash Full-time

    Bash Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Be among the first 25 applicants. Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. WHO WE ARE AT BASH We are a team of leaders, bold thinkers and friends, and we’re on a mission to create remarkable omni‑channel experiences for our customers. We believe that by being Bold, Accountable, Simple and...


  • cape town, western cape, South Africa Anonymous Full-time

    CV (Christian Vision) in Cape Town is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to build and evolve data pipelines and infrastructure, and to lead the Data and Insights team. The role focuses on clean, trustworthy data, scalable architecture, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enable data-informed decisions. Applicants should have 5+ years in data...

  • Python Back End Developer Premium

    15 hours ago


    Cape Town, South Africa Boardroom Appointments Full-time

    Key purpose:You'll be responsible for building the backend of our new product. You'll work with a team to build the back end in Python using Django and AngularJS. You should have experience developing software that uses Django or similar frameworks, as well as some HTML5/CSS3 skills, especially related to responsive web design (mobile...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa VIVO ENERGY Full-time

    Vivo Energy in Cape Town is seeking a Principal Data Engineer to lead the design and optimisation of production data pipelines. This role is vital for ensuring the effectiveness of the data platform and involves direct engagement with business stakeholders.The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of Databricks experience, strong programming skills in...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa PBT Group Full-time

    PBT Group in Cape Town invites applications for a Data Engineer Graduate position. This 12-month program combines extensive training with hands-on workplace experience to develop foundational data engineering skills in SQL and Python.You will be mentored by industry experts and work on real-world projects across BI and analytics, designed to launch a...


  • Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa SPAN Digital Full-time

    About SPAN DigitalWe're a premium software consulting company with offices in San Francisco, Cape Town, and Guadalajara. We partner with startups to global brands in tech, fintech, and digital media, building category-defining products and helping engineering teams deliver exceptional digital solutions.At SPAN, we balance structure with flexibility,...


  • cape town, western cape, South Africa Old Mutual Life Assurance Company Full-time

    Let's Write Africa's Story Together! Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this. Job Description You will form part of the Mass Foundation Cluster which is one of the largest customer-facing business segments in Old Mutual. Our vision is to be our customers' most trusted financial partner, passionate about...


  • cape town, western cape, South Africa Old Mutual Life Assurance Company (SA) Ltd Full-time R 720,000 Contract

    Old Mutual Life Assurance Company (SA) Ltd in South Africa seeks a data-focused engineer to support data architecture, database development, and ETL processes. You will work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure data quality and drive improvement across the data lifecycle. The role requires 1-2 years in data engineering or related fields, with...