Science & Research Jobs in Cape Town, South Africa (Now Hiring) — 35 open

Analyst

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa · On-site

Mid level

Company Description SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 97,000 employees, SGS operat…

Skills: Laboratory instrumentation, LCMS, Method validation, Data analysis, SOP development

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Data Integrity Lead

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa · On-site

Mid level

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED: Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Engineering, Automation or related discipline. NECESSARY EXPERIENCE & INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE: 3-5 years of experience…

Skills: Data Integrity, CSV, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Compliance, FDA CFR Part 11

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QC Analyst: Biochemistry

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa · On-site

Mid level

Job purpose Responsible for Biological testing activities including but not limited to: QC Biological testing of products, raw materials, utilities, and other samples. Participation in technology transfers from other lab…

Skills: Biological testing, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, cGMP

Senior Research Officer

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa · On-site

$838k–$1207k/yr

Senior

SENIOR RESEARCH OFFICER (3-year contract | Full-time) Children’s Heart Disease Research Unit Department of Paediatrics and Child Health Faculty of Health Sciences The Children’s Heart Disease Research Unit (CHDRU) invite…

Skills: Research coordination, Project management, Grant writing, Systematic reviews, Public health

Lead Research Analyst with Polish language

Gdynia, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland · Hybrid

$80k–$128k/yr

Mid level$8.2B raised

YOU AND YOUR TEAM The job of a Research Analyst in World-Check is one where we appreciate language skills, journalistic approach, and critical thinking proficiency. Our core is to provide search and analysis through repu…

Skills: English Proficiency, Polish Proficiency, Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills, Attention To Detail

Lecturer (nGAP) French Language & Literature

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa · On-site

Entry level

The School of Languages and Literatures (SLL), in the Faculty of Humanities – under the auspices of the New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP), Phase 11, funded by the Department of Higher Education –, seeks to mak…

Skills: French language, French literature, Francophone studies, Academic teaching, Research

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Pharmacovigilance Signal Detection Lead

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa · Remote Solely

Mid level

Pharmacovigilance Signal Detection Lead Summary The Pharmacovigilance Signal Detection Lead is a senior expert responsible for leading and executing signal detection and evaluation activities across assigned client portf…

Skills: Pharmacovigilance, Signal Detection, Pharmacoepidemiology, Regulatory Compliance, FAERS

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Pharmacovigilance Aggregate Reporting Lead

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa · Remote Solely

Mid level

Pharmacovigilance Aggregate Reporting Lead Position Summary The Pharmacovigilance Aggregate Reporting Lead is a senior expert responsible for leading, coordinating, and overseeing the preparation and submission of aggreg…

Skills: Pharmacovigilance, Aggregate Reporting, PSUR, PBRER, DSUR

Senior Data Scientist, Product Data

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa · On-site

Senior$361M raised

About impact.com impact.com is the world’s leading commerce partnership marketing platform, transforming the way businesses grow by enabling them to discover, manage, and scale partnerships across the entire customer jou…

Skills: Python, SQL, Machine learning, Data science, Product data quality

Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure & Acquisition - Cape Town, South Africa

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa · Remote Solely

Senior

The mission of Speechify is to make sure that reading is never a barrier to learning. Over 50 million people use Speechify’s text-to-speech products to turn whatever they’re reading – PDFs, books, Google Docs, news artic…

Skills: Python, Bash, Linux, Docker, Infrastructure-as-Code

Head of Division: Medical Microbiology

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa · On-site

Senior+

HEAD (ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/PROFESSOR) DIVISION OF MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN (UCT) & NATIONAL HEALTH LABORATORY SERVICES (NHLS) The University of Cape T…

Skills: Medical Microbiology, Academic Leadership, Clinical Diagnostics, Postgraduate Supervision, Strategic Planning

Head of Division: Medical Virology

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa · On-site

Senior+

HEAD (ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/PROFESSOR) DIVISION OF MEDICAL VIROLOGY DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN (UCT) & NATIONAL HEALTH LABORATORY SERVICES (NHLS) The University of Cape Town …

Skills: Medical Virology, Clinical Leadership, Academic Research, Postgraduate Supervision, Diagnostic Service Management

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Head of Supply Chain

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa · On-site

Senior+

As the Head of Supply Chain, you will hold enterprise-wide accountability for the strategic design, optimisation, and execution of our end-to-end supply chain. Operating in a highly regulated and rapidly evolving market,…

Skills: Integrated Business Planning, Supply Chain Strategy, GMP Compliance, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, ERP Systems

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa · Hybrid

Senior$72M raised

About the company SLR is in the process of growing our footprint around the globe, and as such we are continuously looking for talented people to join our team and who would add value to Our Business. We are recognised a…

Skills: Geotechnical Site Investigations, Soil Mechanics, Geotechnical Data Analysis, Geo-Slope, Rocscience

Head of Division: Radiology

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa · On-site

Senior+

UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN & THE WESTERN CAPE GOVERNMENT HEAD OF DIVISION OF RADIOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF RADIATION MEDICINE FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES The University of Cape Town and the Department of Health and Wellness of the…

Skills: Clinical Leadership, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Medical Education, Research Development

Associate Consultant

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa · On-site

Mid level

Consulting for Sustainable Solutions is a boutique sustainable finance advisory firm working at the intersection of finance, climate, nature and development. We serve an international climate base, unlocking capital for …

Skills: Sustainable Finance, Impact Investing, Financial Modelling, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research

Renewables Intern

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa · On-site

Entry level$2M raised

Do you want to join the world's leading energy consulting firm? Are you committed to addressing climate change? Do you enjoy collaborating with colleagues and clients, and thrive in a dynamic and respectful environment? …

Skills: Technical Report Writing, Project Management, AI Development, Programming, MS Office

Field Service Engineer - (Blood Gas & Point of Care - Invitro Diagnostics) - Cape Town

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa · On-site

Mid level$8.0B raised

Position Summary At Radiometer, a Danaher Diagnostics company, we are committed to improving patient care by enabling fast, reliable, and easy diagnostic decisions. As a global leader in acute care diagnostics, Radiomete…

Skills: Troubleshooting, Preventive Maintenance, Customer Training, Technical Support, Biomedical Engineering

Communications and Marketing Specialist

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa · On-site

$662k–$779k/yr

Senior

COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING SPECIALIST Worcester-Based Position: Permanent, PC10 South African Tuberculosis Vaccine Initiative (SATVI) Department of Pathology Faculty of Health Sciences We are inviting applications for …

Skills: Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Media Liaison, Content Management

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

Repository Technician

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa · On-site

Senior

Overview Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the…

Skills: Biospecimen Repository Management, GCLP Compliance, LIMS, Cold-Chain Management, IATA Regulations

Frequently asked questions

How many Science & Research jobs are open in Cape Town, South Africa right now?

There are currently 35 open science & research positions in Cape Town, South Africa listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.

Which companies are hiring for Science & Research roles in Cape Town, South Africa?

Companies currently hiring include University of Cape Town, Research and Innovation, SGS, Hubtiger, Med Communications, Mindrift, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.

Are there remote or hybrid Science & Research jobs in Cape Town, South Africa?

Yes — 12 of the 35 open science & research positions offer remote or hybrid work (6 remote, 6 hybrid).

How do I apply for Science & Research jobs in Cape Town, South Africa?

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