Cyber Security Engineer (Pen Tester)

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.