Software Test Analyst II

Capitec; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African bank is seeking a Software Test Analyst for the Group Treasury team in Stellenbosch. The ideal candidate will have payments experience, strong SQL skills, and a solid understanding of API testing. You'll collaborate with developers to ensure accuracy in financial systems and have the opportunity to influence and innovate. Join us in our mission to simplify financial experiences for our clients.

Benefits

Growth opportunities

Employee benefits

Dynamic team environment

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of testing experience in an Agile environment.
• Hands-on experience with API testing.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred).

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in shaping payments and financial systems.
• Ensure data accuracy and reliability for critical decisions.
• Collaborate closely with developers and analysts to build new systems.

Skills

Payments domain knowledge

SQL proficiency

API testing

Analytical mindset

Adaptability

Problem-solving skills

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Software Testing or Information Technology

National Diploma in Information Technology

Tools

Playwright

BrowserStack

Job description

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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 build a brand that we are proud of and earns the trust of our clients.

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

As a Software Test Analyst in Capitec’s Group Treasury team, you\'ll play a key role in shaping the future of our payments and financial systems. This isn’t just about testing — it’s about ensuring accuracy and reliability in the data and dashboards that Treasury relies on to make critical decisions.

You\'ll work closely with developers, business analysts, and architects in a lean, collaborative team that\'s building new systems and processes from the ground up. That means you\'ll have the opportunity to influence, innovate, and see your input make a direct impact.

We’re looking for someone with payments experience, strong SQL and API testing skills, and the adaptability to thrive in a dynamic environment. Automation and cloud knowledge are advantageous, but your curiosity, logical thinking, and ability to connect the dots across systems are what will set you apart.

This is a chance to join a “blank canvas” team where your ideas matter, your contribution is valued, and your work helps power the financial heartbeat of the bank.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Has 3–5 years of testing experience in an Agile environment.
• Possesses payments domain knowledge (EFT, debit check, RTGS, international and electronic payments).
• Is highly proficient in SQL (essential).
• Has hands-on experience with API testing and exposure to tools like Playwright or BrowserStack.
• Brings an analytical mindset with the ability to validate complex financial data.
• Is adaptable, resilient, and thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Bonus: Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred, Azure acceptable), test automation, and an ISTQB certification.

Education

Education (Minimum)

• Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Software Testing or Information Technology

Education (Ideal Or Preferred)

• National Diploma in Information Technology

Knowledge and Experience

Minimum

• Understand the end-to-end processes being tested to achieve successful testing
• Knowledge of and exposure to impact analysis when introducing software changes
• Understand the full Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Best practice / industry standard in software and hardware testing, reporting, tracking and follow up, and Software Quality Assurance (SQA)
• 2-3 years’ experience in Quality Assurance (QA) testing within a business context

Knowledge and Experience

Ideal

• Knowledge of Capitec\’s Way of Work (WoW) during projects
• Experience in continuous delivery environment
• Application of test tools
• Test Automation
• Financial/Banking Systems
• Reinforce with stakeholders/feature team appropriate testing environments and timelines
• SQL Query/Fundamentals

Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Communications Skills
• Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
• Problem solving skills
• Numerical Reasoning skills

Additional Information

• 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.