About this role
<p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Apply by</strong>: 06 July 2026</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#2980b9"><strong>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:</strong></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">1. To see what life at Capitec is all about and complete a short assessment, please <a href="https://talentcentral.eu.shl.com/player/link/01567683b48a40db872c19bb2f07ba9e"><u><strong>click here!</strong></u></a></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">2. Once you have completed the above finalize your application by clicking apply below.</span></span></p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Join a team that protects what matters</b></H2> </div><div><p>At Capitec, we’re building secure, innovative banking solutions and we need skilled professionals who can stay one step ahead of evolving cyber threats. As a Cyber Security Engineer, specialising in Penetration Testing, you’ll play a key role in safeguarding our systems, applications, and customer data by identifying vulnerabilities before they become risks.</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What Will You Do? </b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li>Conduct penetration testing across web applications, APIs, and internal systems</li> <li>Participate in scoping sessions with internal stakeholders to define testing requirements</li> <li>Perform security assessments (primarily across API and web application environments)</li> <li>Analyze findings and provide clear, actionable remediation recommendations</li> <li>Engage with internal stakeholders to discuss vulnerabilities and resolution</li> <li>Support research and continuous improvement of security testing practices</li> <li>Collaborate with senior team members on escalations or complex issues</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What Are We Looking For</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li>At least 6 years of experience in penetration testing in a professional work environment</li> <li>Strong exposure to web applications and API security</li> <li>Experience using tools like Burp Suite or similar</li> <li>Understanding of common vulnerabilities (e.g. OWASP Top 10)</li> <li>Ability to read and understand at least one scripting/programming language (e.g. Python, Bash, PowerShell, Java, PHP)</li> <li>Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail</li> <li>Ability to communicate technical findings clearly to non-technical stakeholders</li> <li>Ability to own the full testing lifecycle from scoping through to reporting</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Minimum Qualification</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li>A grade 12 certification </li> <li>Tertiary qualification OR relevant certification in IT / Cyber Security</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Ideal Qualifications </b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li>OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional)</li> <li>EWPT (eLearnSecurity Web Penetration Tester)</li> <li>Burp Suite Practitioner Certification</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b> Why Capitec?</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li>Work on high-impact security challenges within a leading digital bank</li> <li>Be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking security team</li> <li>Continuous learning and exposure to modern fintech and API ecosystems</li> <li>Opportunity to influence how security is embedded across the organisation</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Additional Information</b></H2> </div><ul style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0"><li>Clear criminal and credit record </li></ul></div></div><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><em>Capitec is committed to diversity, applications to this position will strictly be considered in support of our employment equity goals.</em></span></span></p>