System Engineer III

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 about and complete a short assessment, please click here 2. Once you have completed the above, finalize your application by clicking apply below. 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 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 lives better, we enable them to live better. 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 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:\ul 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr