Engineering Manager, Stellenbosch

Lead the people and technical direction behind products used by millions Ready to make an impact? If you want to lead skilled engineers, shape meaningful technology and do work that matters at scale, we’d love to hear from you. Apply and let’s start the conversation.

Why this role exists We are growing complex, high‑impact digital platforms and we need experienced technical leadership to guide how they are built, scaled and sustained. This role exists to give our engineers clear direction, strong support and the space to do their best work, while shaping technology choices that matter at business level.

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, learningand 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 of proven experience leading software engineering teams

5 years of 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) and 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 them into technical tasks

Qualifications (Ideal or Preferred)

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or Engineering– Other

Qualifications (Minimum) None specified.

Skills

Communications Skills

Interpersonal&Relationship management Skills

Leadership Skills

Planning, organising and coordination skills

Conditions of Employment

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.

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