phd research jobs in Cape Town

Jobs found: 38
Trajects
Cape Town
R50 000 – R200 000 per year

The University of Cape Town (UCT) – the African hub of TRAJECTS – is offering 2 scholarships for students registering or registered for a PhD research programme that focuses on a research topic aligned with TRAJECTS themes, including climate change mitigation, fossil‑fuel (coal‑mining) phaseout, land‑use management, and the socio‑economic impacts and just transition objectives of such...

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Frank Consult
Cape Town
R500 000 – R600 000 per year

Our client, a prominent South African manufacturer of high-performance skincare products, is seeking an accomplished Head of Research & Development (R&D) to lead the company’s scientific and innovation functions. This executive role reports directly to the CEO and forms part of the Executive Committee (EXCO). The successful candidate will be responsible for defining and executing the company’s...

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Interdot Solutions
Cape Town
R300 000 – R400 000 per year

Scientist Production: Aquaculture Research About the job Scientist Production: Aquaculture Research Contract Duration: Location: Marine Aquaculture Research Facility, Sea Point, Cape Town Qualifications: - Masters in Genetics/Biological/Ichthyology/Zoology or Molecular Biology - PhD an advantage - SACNASP registration Experience: - Minimum of three (3) years of experience in in the field...

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Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town
R200 000 – R300 000 per year

A public university in South Africa is seeking a Senior Lecturer/Lecturer for the Cape Town Hotel School to provide exemplary teaching and leadership in Hospitality. Candidates should possess a PhD or Master’s degree in relevant disciplines, alongside significant teaching experience and a record of research. The role emphasizes community engagement and academic leadership, aiming to contribute...

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Network Finance.
Cape Town
R500 000 – R600 000 per year

Reference: NFP013981-SHb-1 We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to join our team as the Head of Research and Development Actuary. In this role, you will lead our Research and Development (R&D) team, driving innovation and excellence in actuarial methodologies and practices. Duties & Responsibilities If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for pushing the boundaries of...

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UWC Online - University of the Western Cape
Cape Town
R400 000 – R500 000 per year

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic university, rooted in the African continent with an increasing global reach. UWC actively responds in critical and creative ways to the development needs of the country, within an ever-changing and challenging global context. The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate...

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Mindrift
Cape Town
R300 000 – R400 000 per year

Freelance Machine Learning AI Trainer (Python) This opportunity is only for candidates currently residing in the specified country. Your location may affect eligibility and rates. Please submit your resume in English and indicate your level of English proficiency. At Mindrift, innovation meets opportunity. We believe in using the power of collective intelligence to ethically shape the future of...

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QCIC group
Cape Town
R300 000 – R400 000 per year

Protective Security – Graduate Blast Consultant Location: Cape Town, SA (Remote) Contract: Permanent Hours: Full-time About the role We are looking for an enthusiastic Civil, Structural or Mechanical engineer to join our expanding design team specialising in blast modelling, damage assessment and protection engineering. Our specialist services support projects worldwide providing expert...

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The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI)
Cape Town
R200 000 – R300 000 per year

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral fellowship with SANBI’s Division: Biodiversity Research, Assessment and Monitoring and the African Climate & Development Institute (ACDI) at the University of Cape Town to support research on the climate resilience of ecosystems services flowing from Ecosystem based Adaptation (EbA) interventions in South Africa. The postdoctoral fellowship is under...

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ZappiStore
Cape Town
R400 000 – R500 000 per year

Senior Data Scientist Application Deadline: 26 February 2026 Department: Engineering Employment Type: Full Time Location: Cape Town, SA Compensation: R1,200,000 - R1,600,000 / year Description We're trying to predict how consumers will respond to ads and product concepts before companies spend millions producing them. We’re aiming to go well beyond simple LLM wrappers into actual...

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Action Appointments Development Recruitment (Pty) Ltd
Cape Town
R200 000 – R300 000 per year

The Mandela Rhodes Foundation is one of Nelson Mandela’s three official legacy organisations, founded in 2003 in partnership with the Rhodes Trust. Our purpose is to build exceptional leadership capacity in Africa. We find, fund, and empower young Africans who aspire to use their talents to serve their societies and our continent. We do this by providing a postgraduate scholarship for young...

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United Nations University
Cape Town
R300 000 – R400 000 per year

UNU-WIDER Summer School in collaboration with DPRU-UCT on labour markets and economic development The course will take place in Cape Town during 18-29 November 2019. The aim of the training is to provide early-career scholars in the Global South with an understanding of the theories, methods and data availability for conducting high-quality analysis of applied labour economics. Deadline for...

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Luno
Cape Town
R300 000 – R400 000 per year

About us: Luno is the crypto investment app you can rely on, enabling you to buy, store and explore crypto securely. We’re committed to putting the power of cryptocurrency in everyone's hands sensibly and responsibly. Since 2013, we’ve helped millions of people around the world invest safely in crypto. We do this by cutting through the hype and supporting customers at every step of the way. All...

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Keyrock
Cape Town
R400 000 – R500 000 per year

Technical Lead (Rust) Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa About Keyrock Since our beginnings in 2017, we've grown to be a leading change-maker in the digital asset space, renowned for our partnerships and innovation. Today, we rock with over 180 team members around the world. Our diverse team hails from 42 nationalities, with backgrounds ranging from DeFi natives to PhDs. Predominantly...

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University of the Western Cape
Bellville

Post Number- 8020815 (ITS: SE09)- Faculty/Department- University of the Western Cape -> Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research & Innovation- Type of Position- Permanent - Full Time- Length of Contract Period- Location- Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)- Closing Date- 15/6/2025Role Clarification & Key Performance AreasThe University of the Western Cape (UWC)’s Office of the DVC: Research and...

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Watchmaker Genomics
Cape Town
R300 000 – R400 000 per year

A research-driven genomics company is seeking an R&D Scientist to join its dynamic team in Cape Town. This role involves designing and performing molecular biology experiments, contributing to novel technologies in the life sciences. Candidates should hold a PhD in a relevant field or an MSc with experience and possess excellent molecular biology skills, alongside strong organizational and...

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United Nations University
Cape Town
R300 000 – R400 000 per year

UNU-WIDER Summer School in collaboration with DPRU-UCT on labour markets and economic development The course will take place in Cape Town during 18-29 November 2019. The aim of the training is to provide early-career scholars in the Global South with an understanding of the theories, methods and data availability for conducting high-quality analysis of applied labour economics. Deadline for...

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Luno
Cape Town
R300 000 – R400 000 per year

About us: Luno is the crypto investment app you can rely on, enabling you to buy, store and explore crypto securely. We’re committed to putting the power of cryptocurrency in everyone's hands sensibly and responsibly. Since 2013, we’ve helped millions of people around the world invest safely in crypto. We do this by cutting through the hype and supporting customers at every step of the way. All...

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ZappiStore
Cape Town
R400 000 – R500 000 per year

A leading marketing technology firm is seeking an experienced Senior Data Scientist based in Cape Town. In this role, you will own the modelling approach for key domains such as advertising effectiveness and product success prediction. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in a relevant field and a strong track record in research. This position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits,...

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Trajects
Cape Town
R50 000 – R200 000 per year

A collaborative research initiative is offering two scholarships for students enrolled in a PhD program at UCT. These scholarships emphasize research on climate change mitigation and socio-economic impacts, requiring candidates to submit comprehensive project proposals. Applicants must provide proof of their academic enrollment and meet specific eligibility criteria. This is a unique opportunity...

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