What does an AI engineer earn in SA?

AI engineers usually earn R35 000-R140 000/month, with senior AI leads earning more.

Is AI engineering in demand?

Yes. Demand is rising quickly as companies build AI automation, data products and customer tools.

Build strong software engineering, Python, machine learning and practical AI product experience.

A Master's helps for research-heavy roles, but applied AI portfolios are highly valuable.

LLM integration, MLOps, Python, cloud deployment and machine learning engineering tend to command higher pay.

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