[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All CAPITEC jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/capitec/) · [Search jobs](/search/) CAPITEC · Stellenbosch, ZA # Test Automation Engineer III Stellenbosch, ZA Operations Listed on CAPITEC’s official careers site. Listed as of October 19, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on CAPITEC’s careers site →](https://careers.capitecbank.co.za/job/Stellenbosch-Test-Automation-Engineer-III/1448428933/) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [CAPITEC](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/capitec/) / Test Automation Engineer III ## Job description ### Apply by 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: 1. To see what life at Capitec is all about and complete a short assessment, please click here! 2. Once you have completed the above finalize your application by clicking apply below. NATIVE MOBILE AUTOMATION IS A DIFFERENT DISCIPLINE. WE NEED SOMEONE WHO KNOWS IT FROM THE INSIDE. You've built automation frameworks from scratch, worked across iOS and Android, and handled real-world challenges such as device fragmentation, biometrics, deep links, OTP and push flows. Who we are We're Capitec — South Africa's largest bank by client base, with over 24 million active clients and 14 million people who rely on our app every day. The app isn't a nice-to-have. It's how most of our clients experience banking. That gives what you build and test real stakes — and real reach. Our headquarters are right here in Stellenbosch, where this role is based. What this role is about This is a senior, hands-on role focused on advancing native mobile app automation across complex product environments. You'll shape scalable automation solutions, guide best practice and mentor others — without direct reports. You'll also apply sound judgement on when manual testing adds more value than automation. ### What you'll do - Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines, quality gates, version control and reporting - Build web, API and service-level automation for complex and event-driven systems - Set coding standards, review automation code and improve framework performance and reliability - Track automation coverage and use results to identify systemic quality risks - Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and represent automation in technical forums What we're looking for 5–8 years' hands-on automation testing experience - Proven native mobile app automation experience across iOS and Android Strong Appium experience in production-grade environments Experience with WebdriverIO and/or Playwright - Ability to design automation frameworks and strategy from scratch Experience with cloud device farms such as BrowserStack - Strong web, API and service-level automation knowledge Experience with CI/CD, databases, integrated systems and event-driven environments Sound judgement on what to automate and what to test manually A collaborative, hands-on approach to mentoring and technical leadership - Minimum education and experience - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field 5–8 years' automation testing experience, including framework design at scale Test Automation Certification advantageous Technology exposure Mobile: Appium, WebdriverIO — native iOS and Android, gestures, deep links, biometrics, OTP and push flows Cloud devices: BrowserStack or similar platforms — parallel execution and device coverage strategy Web and API: Playwright, WebdriverIO — API and service-level testing Delivery: CI/CD pipelines, quality gates, version control and reporting Systems: Databases, event-driven environments, test data management and containerised testing Education (Minimum) - Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology - Computer Science or Information Technology Education (Ideal or Preferred) Certification in AWS Practitioner or Development Studies 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 19, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 19, 2026 - Listed for: Under a day - Location: Stellenbosch, ZA[Apply on CAPITEC’s careers site →](https://careers.capitecbank.co.za/job/Stellenbosch-Test-Automation-Engineer-III/1448428933/) ## More jobs at CAPITEC ### [Senior Platform Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/capitec/jobs/fb0d6e6ccf37e4eb2c37/) Stellenbosch, ZA ### [Test Automation Engineer II](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/capitec/jobs/e6482578c6fffbcb3338/) Stellenbosch, ZA ### [Analytics Engineer II](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/capitec/jobs/89735acb490d6ec96596/) Stellenbosch, ZA ### [Cyber Security Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/capitec/jobs/de7864770d211dcfd12d/) Stellenbosch, ZA ### [Data Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/capitec/jobs/75e84b1219d14a138dcd/) Stellenbosch, ZA ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Automation Test Engineer - Senior Systems Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/autozone/jobs/41a916502e37e4108140/) AutoZone · India ### [Test Automation Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/accenture/jobs/c9909e14ff14518de605/) Accenture ### [SAP Test Automation Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cargill/jobs/0781d905b454f8765e73/) Cargill · Bengaluru, India ### [Test Engineer - Substation Automation Systems](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens/jobs/95d3fe2628eef88d427a/) Siemens OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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