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System Engineer III

System Engineer III

Capitec • Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
30+ days ago
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About the Role

In this role, you’ll take the lead in engineering and automating Capitec’s hybrid cloud infrastructure. As a senior Systems Engineer, you will design, build, and support scalable and secure server and storage solutions—while driving automation initiatives across environments using Ansible, Terraform, and other tools. You’ll play a key part in ensuring infrastructure is resilient, future‑ready, and aligned with Capitec’s digital transformation goals.

You’ll also be a technical mentor and role model to other engineers, helping shape how we do infrastructure through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and thought leadership.

Ideal Candidate

  • 8+ years of hands‑on experience in enterprise infrastructure, cloud (especially AWS), and automation.
  • Expertise in AWS, Ansible, Terraform, Git, Python, PowerShell, Bash, VMware, Windows & Linux servers, Storage solutions.
  • A relevant IT degree or diploma is preferred, but practical experience and certifications in AWS, automation, or Linux are just as important.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and a proactive, solution‑oriented mindset.
  • A passion for learning, leading, and improving systems and processes.
  • What You’ll Love About the Role

  • Strategic influence : You’ll help shape the future of Capitec’s hybrid cloud environment.
  • Cutting‑edge tech : Get hands‑on with AWS, automation tools, and modern infrastructure approaches.
  • Team impact : Work in a collaborative, values‑driven team that thrives on innovation and shared success.
  • Career growth : Develop in a fast‑paced environment with meaningful opportunities.
  • Education

  • Minimum : Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational.
  • Preferred : Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology.
  • 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.

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