Analytics Engineer II at Capitec in Stellenbosch
Capitec · Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Overview
Capitec is looking for an Analytics Engineer II to join their Insights and Media Solutions team in Stellenbosch. You will bridge the gap between data engineering and analytics, building clean, reliable data models that power client engagement decisions for millions of people. If you have 5 to 8 years of experience and love turning complex data into useful assets, this senior role at one of South Africa's biggest banks could be a great fit.
About the role
As an Analytics Engineer II at Capitec, you will sit at the heart of the Insights and Media Solutions team, working alongside data engineers, analysts, and engagement specialists. Your main focus will be transforming complex, raw data into accessible, reliable, and performant data models that the rest of the business can actually use. This is not just a modelling role, it is an engineering role with an analytics lens.
What you will do:
- Build and maintain data models, data marts, and semantic layers that support client engagement decisions
- Work with Data Architects and Data Modellers to design scalable models aligned with enterprise strategy
- Apply CI/CD practices, testing frameworks, and orchestration tools like Airflow to productionise data solutions
- Embed data governance and quality assurance into every solution from the start
Application note: You will apply on Capitec's official career site. Make sure you complete the full application on their system to be considered.
Requirements
- At least 5 to 8 years of experience in analytics engineering or a closely related data role
- Bachelor's Degree in Analytical, Data, Technical, or a related field
- Advanced understanding of data modelling best practices
- Knowledge of data governance and quality assurance
- Experience with cloud data platforms and orchestration tools such as Airflow or Prefect
- Solid grasp of software engineering principles including CI/CD and testing
- Clear criminal and credit record
Responsibilities
- Transform complex data into accessible, reliable, and performant data models and insights for organisational decision making
- Partner with Data Architects and Data Modellers to design scalable data models aligned with enterprise strategy
- Design and build efficient, reproducible data assets including data marts and semantic layers
- Build scalable transformations and pipelines that help analysts deliver insights with speed and consistency
- Apply CI/CD practices, testing frameworks, and orchestration tools like Airflow to productionise data solutions
- Embed data governance and quality assurance into every solution from the ground up
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand analytical needs across the business
Job details
- Organisation
- Capitec
- Location
- Stellenbosch, Western Cape
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Senior (5+ years)
- Education
- Bachelor
- Category
- IT & Software Development
- Posted
- 13 October 2026 (3 weeks ago)
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
Hi there! Applying for a senior analytics engineering role at a major bank like Capitec can feel like a big step, but you have got this. Make sure your CV clearly shows the data models you have built and the pipelines you have worked on. Mention specific tools like Airflow or Prefect if you have used them, and do not be shy about highlighting any CI/CD or testing experience. During interviews, expect questions about how you handle messy data and work with stakeholders. Also remember, Capitec will do a criminal and credit check, so be ready for that. Tailor your application to show you can bridge engineering and analytics, because that is exactly what this role is about. Good luck!
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