Research Scientist jobs in Cape Town

The European Institute of Policy Research and Human Rights is a prestigious institution that offers cutting-edge online programs designed to educate future leaders in policy research, human rights, and related disciplines. Our mission is to deliver world-class skill enhancing programs to candidates globally, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to influence policy and drive positive...

Are you an experienced and inquisitive individual with a passion for data? Join our team as a Data Scientist and be a key player in shaping our data-driven future. Responsibilities: - Data Integrity: Leverage your expertise to process, cleanse, and ensure the integrity of data used for analysis. - Algorithm Development: Develop algorithms and create predictive models to enhance our product...

A leading online education provider is seeking a Data Scientist III to lead analytical research and machine learning initiatives in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience, strong programming skills in Python, and the ability to drive significant business impact through data science. You will collaborate with various teams to develop cutting-edge data solutions...

Overview At 2U, we are all in on purpose. We are motivated by our mission – to eliminate the back row in education – and connected by our shared passion to deliver world-class digital education at scale. As the parent company of edX, the world’s leading online learning platform, 2U powers more than 4,000 online higher education offerings – from free courses to full degrees. Together with more...

Location: Cape Town, SA / Remote Employment Type: Full-time Salary: Competitive + Share Options Reporting To: Lead Data Scientist Clairo AI is a London-based AI agent platform focused on fully private AI. Our platform enables businesses to deploy AI agents that connect to their internal data sources while ensuring complete privacy—without relying on external APIs. We operate on our own...

Location: Cape Town - hybrid two days on-site Are you passionate about data, solving real-world business challenges, and driving innovation? Our client is a leading retailer focused on customer satisfaction and innovation, and they are looking for a Data Scientist. In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead exciting projects, applying your expertise in data science and machine learning...

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...

A Message from Our CEO: We are seeking a highly skilled Data Scientist with deep expertise in modern AI/ML systems, including LLMs, multimodal models, fine-tuning techniques, and advanced retrieval architectures. In this role, you will design, prototype, and deploy AI-powered solutions that leverage state-of-the-art language, vision, and agentic frameworks. You will work closely with...

Yassir Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa About the Role - Yassir is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Scientist, of any level, to join our Artificial Intelligence (AI) team and contribute to key projects, such as Dynamic Pricing and Trip Dispatching. You will analyze and model data to optimize our Machine Learning (ML) systems. This role combines predictive modelling and software...

Overview We are seeking a Data Scientist to join our team in Cape Town, onsite. The Data Scientist will enhance, maintain, and evolve the analytical and optimisation models used to drive product assortment decisions—including substitution logic, leftover-stock ("carcass") balancing, and fraud-related anomaly detection. This is a highly analytical, process-driven role suited to someone with a...

Senior Data Scientist / Data Scientist at Impact – Cape TownOur Company At impact.com we are passionate about our people, our technology, and are obsessed with customer success. Working together enables us to grow rapidly, win, and serve the largest brands in the world. We use cutting edge technology to solve real-world problems for our clients and continue to pull ahead of the pack as the...

Who are we?- Sanlam Fintech is a newly established digital first business within the Sanlam Group on a mission to democratise financial advice and solutions for everyone across the African continent. We exist to pioneer inclusive financial confidence helping people build strong foundations to bridge the gap in generational wealth. Our culture is that of agility and constant deployment, we believe...

RAY is on a mission to enable builders & innovators to focus on work only they can do and simultaneously create exciting high-paying jobs in the global south. We envision a world in which busy work is a relic of the past. In which our brightest minds can give 110% to their mission without their lives falling apart. A world in which we give pure focus back to humanity. We start by connecting the...

Overview A leading retail company is looking for a Talented mid-level Data Scientist to join their team in Cape Town. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on engaging projects in this position, which will include contributing to the definition and resolution of actual business problems by utilizing data and cutting-edge machine learning operational concepts. Key...

We invite applications for a Senior Scientist role at the Health Systems Research Unit (HSRU), an intra-mural research unit at the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC). HSRU supports decision-making in health and social policy to strengthen health systems to achieve universal health coverage. An appropriately qualified and experienced researcher is required to join our team on a...

Slant is a fast-growing startup that is re-imagining investment research and consumer intelligence through alternative data, AI and opinionated interpretation. Our mission is to provide unique insights that drive better investment decisions. As part of our team, your work will power high-impact research used by leading investors and corporate executives in South Africa and beyond. - Lead the...

Who are we?- Sanlam Fintech is a newly established digital first business within the Sanlam Group on a mission to democratize financial advice and solutions for everyone across the African continent. We exist to pioneer inclusive financial confidence helping people build strong foundations to bridge the gap in generational wealth. Our culture us that of agility and constant deployment, we believe...

Overview Note: By applying to this position your application is automatically submitted to the following locations: Cape Town, ZA At 2U, we are all in on purpose. We are motivated by our mission – to eliminate the back row in education – and connected by our shared passion to deliver world-class digital education at scale. As the parent company of edX, the world’s leading online learning...

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,...

A leading educational technology company in Cape Town is seeking a Data Scientist III to lead analytical research and machine learning initiatives. The role requires strong programming skills, a background in data science, and the ability to engage with stakeholders effectively. Responsibilities include statistical analysis, project delivery, and collaboration with engineers. The ideal candidate...