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Data scientist jobs in South Africa(16 open)

16 open jobs in South Africa whose titles name this occupation, newest first. A title match is a guide, not a visa decision: Home Affairs decides each application.

On the Critical Skills List

Turns large, untidy data into usable form and solves business problems with data, in languages such as Python, R and SAS.

Number 75 on the list, OFO 2021-251102, in Government Gazette 49402 of 3 October 2023 (the gazette). Home Affairs' critical skills visa page lists what to apply with.

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Data Scientist (6 Months Contract) - (WHC - SBIMB)New
AJ Personnel
Parktown, South Africa
R UndisclosedCareerJunction
Posted
Yesterday
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Today
Closing date
18 Nov 2026
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The Critical Skills List in force is Government Gazette 49402, Notice R. 3934 of 3 October 2023, made under section 19(4) of the Immigration Act. As of October 2026, Home Affairs still links it from its critical skills visa page and has published no newer list.

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Data scientist jobs in South Africa(16 open)

On the Critical Skills List

Open data scientist jobs

Data Scientist (6 Months Contract) - (WHC - SBIMB)New

Other ICT and digital occupations on the list

Other critical skills groups

The official list

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Data scientist jobs in South Africa(16 open)

On the Critical Skills List

Open data scientist jobs

Data Scientist (6 Months Contract) - (WHC - SBIMB)New

Other ICT and digital occupations on the list

Other critical skills groups

The official list

Find roles that fit your skills.

Popular searches

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