Test Automation Engineer at Capitec Bank

About The Role

• We’re looking for a skilled Test Automation Engineer to join a high-performing technology team within a leading South African bank. This role sits within a large-scale, enterprise Salesforce transformation programme, driving the replacement of legacy systems and enabling modern, client-centric banking experiences.
• You’ll play a key role in building and scaling automated testing capabilities across a dynamic, multi-cloud environment. If you’re passionate about quality engineering, automation, and working in an innovative, fast-paced environment—this is your opportunity to make real impact.

Why Join This Team?

• Be part of one of South Africa’s largest Salesforce programmes at scale
• Work in a highly agile, innovation-driven environment
• Gain exposure to cutting-edge cloud and automation technologies
• Contribute to building next-generation banking platforms
• Join a culture that embraces a “day-one” entrepreneurial mindset

What You'll Be Doing

• Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts and frameworks
• Contribute to end-to-end quality assurance across the SDLC
• Perform API, UI, and integration testing across complex systems
• Implement data-driven and behaviour-driven testing approaches
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
• Conduct impact analysis for system changes and enhancements
• Collaborate closely with developers, analysts, and stakeholders
• Mentor junior testers and contribute to testing best practices
• Support performance and security testing initiatives

Minimum Experience

• 4–5 years’ hands-on experience in automation testing
• Strong experience in designing and implementing automation frameworks
• Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Experience with API, integration, and regression testing
• Proficiency with version control (Git)
• Experience working in Agile environments
• Relevant tertiary qualification in IT or Software Testing

Ideal Experience (Advantageous)

• Exposure to Salesforce platforms
• Experience in financial services or banking environments
• Familiarity with release management practices
• ISTQB certification or equivalent
• Experience in cloud-based testing environments

Education (Minimum)

• Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Software Testing

Education (Ideal or Preferred)

• Software Testing - Foundation Level through the International Software Testing Qualification Board (ISTQB)

Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Communications Skills
• Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
• Numerical Reasoning skills
• Problem solving skills