Job Description
Apply by: 06 July 2026
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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, 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.
What Will You Do?
- Conduct penetration testing across web applications, APIs, and internal systems
- Participate in scoping sessions with internal stakeholders to define testing requirements
- Perform security assessments (primarily across API and web application environments)
- Analyze findings and provide clear, actionable remediation recommendations
- Engage with internal stakeholders to discuss vulnerabilities and resolution
- Support research and continuous improvement of security testing practices
- Collaborate with senior team members on escalations or complex issues
What Are We Looking For
- At least 6 years of experience in penetration testing in a professional work environment
- Strong exposure to web applications and API security
- Experience using tools like Burp Suite or similar
- Understanding of common vulnerabilities (e.g. OWASP Top 10)
- Ability to read and understand at least one scripting/programming language (e.g. Python, Bash, PowerShell, Java, PHP)
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to communicate technical findings clearly to non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to own the full testing lifecycle from scoping through to reporting
Minimum Qualification
- A grade 12 certification
- Tertiary qualification OR relevant certification in IT / Cyber Security
Ideal Qualifications
- OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional)
- EWPT (eLearnSecurity Web Penetration Tester)
- Burp Suite Practitioner Certification
Why 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.