Test Automation Engineer
Date: 17 Apr 2026
Location: Sandton, ZA
Company: Capitec Bank Ltd
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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
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.