Data Engineer

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Date: 9 Jul 2026

Location: Stellenbosch, ZA

Company: Capitec Bank Ltd

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We're on the lookout for energetic, self-motivated individuals who share our passion for service in the banking industry. To be part of the journey, follow the steps below:

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Purpose Statement

  • To contribute to the design and development of new applications / systems to meet the business requirements of the Data and Analytics (D&A) environment. 
  • To analyse business or system requirements and data to enhance understanding of the D&A environment.
  • To participate in and provide input to the Architect during the compilation of solution design documentation for new and existing D&A products and systems.

Education (Minimum)

  • A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology or Data Analysis

Education (Ideal or Preferred)

  • A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology or Data Analysis

Knowledge and Experience

Knowledge:

  • Minimum:
    • Must have detailed knowledge of:
    • IT systems development processes (SDLC)
    • Application development
    • ETL processes
    • Rational database system and cloud data warehousing 
    • Dimensional modelling
    • Standards and governance
    • Agile development life cycle
    • Testing practices

Ideal:

  • Knowledge of:
    • Data analysis and design
    • Data architecture (technical design and implementation processes)
    • DPLC
  • Solid understanding of:
    • Banking systems environment
    • Banking business model
    • Best practices for Quality Assurance (QA)

 

Experience:

  • Minimum:
  • At least 4 years’ proven experience within management information systems / systems analysis together with a relevant 3 year tertiary qualification 

OR

  • At least 4 - 6 years’ proven experience within management information systems / system analysis
  • Proven experience in:
    • SQL Server and / or business intelligence tools (SSIS, SSRS, SSAS)
    • Data Warehousing
    • Data Management Lifecycle 

Ideal:

  • Proven experience in:
    • Python and/or Open Source development tools 
    • Visualisation Technologies: MS PowerBI, AWS QuickSight
    • Cloud Environment 
  • Experience working in an AWS environment as well as with AWS Technologies
  • Participation in PBT Graduate Programme / Training / Skills Development, PBT Academy, e.g. Data Engineering, BI Business Analysis, Data Modelling

Skills

  • Analytical Skills
  • Communications Skills
  • Computer Literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)
  • Interpersonal & Relationship management 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.