Engineering Manager

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.

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.

• 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

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, learning and collaboration matter.

• 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

• 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, Dev Ops) 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, Dev Ops 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

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or Engineering – Other

None specified.

• Communications Skills
• Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Planning, organising and coordination skills

• 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.