Cyber Security Engineer_Pipeline

Capitec Bank; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African bank is building a community of Cyber Security Engineers for future opportunities in Cape Town. We're seeking passionate individuals interested in protecting systems at scale. This ongoing talent pool accepts applications for Junior, Intermediate, and Senior levels, requiring various degrees of experience in Cyber Security and IT skills. Candidates will be considered for current and future roles within our Risk Management team, emphasizing growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Employee benefits

Growth opportunities

Cohesive teams

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in Cyber Security, IT, Networking, or Software Engineering.
• Basic knowledge of security principles (vulnerabilities, threats, authentication, networks).
• Willingness to learn penetration testing and threat monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Help protect and secure systems at scale.
• Engage in vulnerability remediation and incident response.
• Collaborate with teams to implement security as part of the process.

Skills

Curiosity

Problem-solving

Scripting or programming (Python, PowerShell, Bash)

Networking

Incident response

Security tool enhancement

Collaboration with tech teams

Education

Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational

Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology - Computer Science

Tools

Active Directory Domain Services

Azure Active Directory

Security & Compliance tools

Penetration testing tools

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We're on the lookout for energetic, self-motivated individuals who share our passion for service in the banking industry. To be part of the journey, follow the steps below:

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Join Us in Becoming the Best Bank in the World!!

We appoint energized and motivated people for their potential and continuously look for talented, driven individuals to help us innovate and evolve. That is why we focus on finding the right people for the right jobs. We love what we do because we focus on making a positive difference for our clients and employees. Our company DNA is built around talented and committed teams dedicated to building a brand that we are proud of and earn the trust of our client.

Who We Are

We are a bank, but we’re much more than that. We believe that banking is about enabling people to control their financial lives through banking that is simplified, accessible, affordable and delivered through personal experience. By helping our clients manage their financial lives better, we enable them to live better.

Why Choose Us

At Capitec, we offer our best by living up to our CEO values in every situation – we always put the Client first, act with Energy and take Ownership. And to support people in being their best, our Employee Value Proposition offers every value to all team members through cohesive teams, growth opportunities as well as employee benefits and savings. We make it a priority to ensure that each member of the Capitec team feels welcome, valued, focused, and has the opportunity to grow.

About The Role

We’re building a community of standout Cyber Security Engineers for future opportunities in our Stellenbosch teams. This is created to connect with forward‑thinking security professionals who want to stay on our radar for upcoming roles. If you’re passionate about protecting systems at scale and want early visibility into openings before they go live, joining this talent pool is your first step.

Where do you fit?

Junior

• 0–2 years of experience in Cyber Security, IT, Networking, or Software Engineering
• Basic knowledge of security principles (e.g., vulnerabilities, threats, authentication, networks)
• Exposure to scripting or programming (Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar)
• Willingness to learn penetration testing, threat monitoring, and security tooling
• Curiosity, problem‑solving mindset, and comfort working in fast‑moving environments.

Intermediate

• 3–5 years of experience in Cyber Security or Security Engineering roles
• Practical experience with penetration testing, incident response, or vulnerability remediation
• Ability to build or enhance security tools or automation
• Strong understanding of networking, cloud, IAM, and security architecture
• Experience working with cross‑functional tech teams
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g. Security+, CEH, Azure/AWS security certifications)

Senior

• 5+ years of Cyber Security Engineering experience
• Deep technical expertise across security domains (AppSec, Cloud Security, IAM, Threat Detection, or Engineering Security Tools)
• Ability to design, implement, and optimise security toolsets and processes
• Experience conducting penetration testing, leading investigations, and driving remediation plans
• Strong programming skills to build advanced security tooling
• Proven experience partnering with engineering, architecture, and product teams to embed security into solutions
• Advanced certifications are advantageous (OSCP, CISSP, GIAC, etc.)

Qualifications (Minimum)

• Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational

Qualifications (Ideal or Preferred)

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology - Computer Science

Technical Skills

• Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
• Development & Operations (DevOps)
• Azure Active Directory (Entra ID)
• Networking (DNS, DHCP)
• Security & Compliance
• Identity & Access Management
• Backup & Disaster Recovery
• Hybrid Infrastructure & Operating Systems
• Privileged Access Management (PAM)
• Zero Trust principles by understanding identity and access management (IAM), implementing least‑privilege access, and using (JIT/JEA) to strengthen AD security.

Conditions of Employment

• Clear criminal and credit record

Capitec is committed to diversity, applications to this position will strictly be considered in support of our employment equity goals.

Disclaimer: This is an ongoing talent pool. By applying, you are expressing interest in joining Capitec's Risk Management team and will be considered for current or future opportunities as they arise. We will contact you when relevant roles open up and encourage you to stay connected for exciting possibilities!