Engineering Manager at Capitec Bank

What you’ll do

• Lead and develop a team of senior engineers, helping them deliver reliable, high‑quality software
• Set clear technical direction and make sound engineering decisions that support long‑term scale
• Work closely with product and business partners to turn real needs into practical solutions
• Balance hands‑on technical understanding with people leadership and delivery accountability
• Improve how we build, release and run software, with a strong focus on stability and simplicity

The team you’ll be part of

• We build and run critical platforms that support everyday banking at national scale. Our teams work on systems that process high volumes of transactions and support millions of active clients. You’ll be part of a broader engineering leadership community where standards, learning and collaboration matter.

Why this role is different

• We give you real influence over technical direction, not just delivery
• You work on systems that have visible impact on people’s daily lives
• We value thoughtful engineering over quick fixes
• Our culture is open, direct and supportive, with leaders who trust experienced professionals to do the right thing

What we’re looking for

• Experience working in the telecommunications (telco) domain -  non-negotiable
• 2-3 years Proven experience leading software engineering teams
• 5 Years, strong technical background with the ability to guide architecture and design decisions
• Confidence working across disciplines, including product and business stakeholders
• A practical, people‑centred leadership style
• Experience working with large‑scale, business‑critical systems
• Experience contributing to departmental planning, supporting project execution, and ensuring operational continuity.
• Delegating effectively and managing workload distribution.
• Exposure to project management tools and practices.
• Experience working in agile, fast-paced, and collaborative environments.
• Experience collaborating across departments and with business stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of the designated technical domain (e.g., software development, infrastructure, DevOps).
• Working knowledge of general management and people management principles.
• Familiarity with software engineering practices, system architecture, and development life cycles.
• Understanding of cloud infrastructure, DevOps pipelines, and continuous delivery concepts.
• Awareness of risk, compliance, and data governance practices relevant to IT operations.
• Interpreting business requirements and translating into technical tasks.

Qualifications (Ideal or Preferred)

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or Engineering - Other

Qualifications (Minimum)

• A relevant post-graduate qualification in Information Technology

Skills

• Communications Skills
• Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Planning, organising and coordination skills
• Problem solving skills

Conditions of Employment

• Clear criminal and credit record