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Cyber Security Engineer

Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa · On-site

Senior

Apply by: 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: 1. To see what life at Capitec is all…

Skills: Incident Response, Threat Mitigation, Vulnerability Research, Risk Assessment, Active Directory

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Cyber Security Engineer

Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa · On-site

Mid level

Apply by: 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: 1. To see what life at Capitec is all…

Skills: Cyber Security Engineering, Cloud Security, DevOps, Infrastructure-as-Code, Automation

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Cyber Security Engineer (Pen Tester)

Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa · On-site

Senior

Apply by: 06 July 2026 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: 1. To see what life at C…

Skills: Penetration Testing, Web Application Security, API Security, Burp Suite, OWASP Top 10

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Cyber Security Engineer I

Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa · On-site

Mid level

Apply by: 29 June 2026 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: 1. To see what life at C…

Skills: AWS, Azure, Salesforce, Microsoft 365, Python

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Cloud Security Engineer

Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa · On-site

Mid level

Apply by: 29 June 2026 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: 1. To see what life at C…

Skills: AWS, Azure, Salesforce, Microsoft 365, Python

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Cyber Security Engineer II

Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa · On-site

Mid level

Apply by: 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: 1. To see what life at Capitec is all…

Skills: Security Engineering, Zero Trust Architecture, Zscaler, Azure AD, Entra ID

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Cyber Security Engineer

Capitec

Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa • On-site

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  • Full-time
  • high school, bachelor degree
  • Continuous Learning, Exposure To Modern Fintech And Api Ecosystems
  • Posted 2d ago
  • Apply by Jul 10
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

The role focuses on identifying vulnerabilities, monitoring security events, and responding to incidents to strengthen the bank's security posture. Responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, mitigating breaches, and collaborating with IT teams to embed security into systems.

Requirements

Candidates need at least 5 years of experience in Incident Response and Threat Mitigation with a relevant IT or Computer Science qualification. Proficiency in Active Directory, SQL, and Windows/Red Hat environments is required, preferably within the banking sector.

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1. To see what life at Capitec is all about and complete a short assessment, please click here!

2.  Once you have completed the above finalize your application by clicking apply below.

Join A Team That Protects What Matters

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, who speocializes in Incident Response, you will focus on identifying vulnerabilities, monitoring security events, and responding to incidents, while leveraging threat intelligence to strengthen our overall security posture and resilience.

What You Will Do?

  • Conduct vulnerability research and analyse security threats
  • Perform risk assessments and report on security posture
  • Monitor systems and logs for suspicious activity
  • Respond to and mitigate security incidents and breaches
  • Identify and remediate vulnerabilities across systems
  • Maintain incident records and improve response processes
  • Collaborate with IT/dev teams to embed security in systems
  • Collect and share threat intelligence across teams
  • Track attack patterns and support security improvements
  • Build threat dashboards for monitoring and reporting

What We Are Looking For

  • At least 5 years’ experience in Incident Response and Threat Mitigation
  • Experience with: Active Directory, SQL, SharePoint, Windows/Red Hat
  • Exposure to Agile/DevOps environments
  • Relevant IT/Computer Science qualification
  • Preferably banking/financial services experience

Minimum Qualifications

  • Grade12 (National Certificate / Vocational)
  • Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology / Computer Science

Skills

  • Analytical Skills
  • Communications Skills
  • Decision making skills
  • Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
  • Leadership Skills
  • Planning, organising and coordination skills

Why Work For Capitec?

  • Work on high-impact security challenges within a leading digital bank
  • Be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking security team
  • Continuous learning and exposure to modern fintech and API ecosystems
  • Opportunity to influence how security is embedded across the organisation

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.

Related keywords

Cyber SecurityIncident ResponseThreat IntelligenceVulnerability ManagementRisk AssessmentActive DirectorySqlSharepointWindowsRed HatAgileDevopsFintechApi EcosystemsBankingFinancial Services

About Capitec

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Join 26 million South Africans who bank smart and pay less with our affordable banking solutions.

Industry
Banking
Company size
10,001+ employees
Founded
2001
Headquarters
Stellenbosch, Western Cape
LinkedIn followers
966,438

Imagine simple, affordable banking solutions that work for you – just like it does for over 25 million South Africans. They’re banking smart, paying less and getting more value every day with us. With 880 branches and a team of over 16,900, we’re here to grow with you.

Offices: 5 Neutron Road, Stellenbosch, Western Cape 7600, ZA · 5 Neutron Road, Stellenbosch, Western Cape 7600, ZA

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