System Engineer III

Capitec Bank; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Capitec Bank seeks a senior Systems Engineer to lead the engineering and automation of our hybrid cloud infrastructure. This strategic role involves designing scalable, secure solutions and driving automation initiatives, while also mentoring fellow engineers and shaping infrastructure practices. Candidates should have significant experience in enterprise infrastructure, particularly with AWS and automation tools, and a passion for improving systems.

Benefits

Growth opportunities

Employee benefits

Innovative team environment

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise infrastructure and cloud (especially AWS).
• Strong troubleshooting skills and proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Relevant IT degree or diploma preferred, practical experience and certifications important.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and support scalable server and storage solutions.
• Drive automation initiatives across environments using Ansible, Terraform, and tools.
• Mentor other engineers and shape infrastructure practices.

Skills

AWS

Ansible

Terraform

Python

PowerShell

Bash

VMware

Windows

Linux

Storage solutions

Education

Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational

Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology

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We appoint energized and motivated people for their potentialandcontinuously look fortalented, driven individualstohelp usinnovate 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 peopleto 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 theClient first, act withEnergy andtakeOwnership.And to support people in being their best,our Employee Value Propositionoffersevery value to all team members through cohesive teams, growth opportunities as well asemployee benefitsand savings. We make it a priority toensure that each member of the Capitec team feels welcome, valued, focused, and has the opportunity to grow.

About the role:

In this role, you’ll take the lead in engineering and automating Capitec’s hybrid cloud infrastructure. As a senior Systems Engineer, you will design, build, and support scalable and secure server and storage solutions—while driving automation initiatives across environments using Ansible, Terraform, and other tools. You’ll play a key part in ensuring infrastructure is resilient, future-ready, and aligned with Capitec’s digital transformation goals.

You’ll also be a technical mentor and role model to other engineers, helping shape how we do infrastructure through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and thought leadership.

Our ideal candidate has:

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise infrastructure, cloud (especially AWS), and automation
• Expertise in:
  • • AWS, Ansible, Terraform, Git,
    • Python, PowerShell, Bash
    • VMware, Windows & Linux servers, Storage solutions
• A relevant IT degree or diploma is preferred, but practical experience and certifications in AWS, automation, or Linux are just as important
• Strong troubleshooting skills and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset
• A passion for learning, leading, and improving systems and processes

What you’ll love about the role:

• Strategic influence: You’ll help shape the future of Capitec’s hybrid cloud environment
• Cutting-edge tech: Get hands-on with AWS, automation tools, and modern infrastructure approaches
• Team impact: Work in a collaborative, values-driven team that thrives on innovation and shared success
• Career growth: Develop in a fast-paced environment with meaningful opportunities

Education (Minimum)

• Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational

Education (Ideal or Preferred)

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology

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.