AI Engineer – Capitec Bank | Stellenbosch, Western Cape

Company: Capitec Bank Ltd
Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Date Posted: 13 May 2025
Job Title: AI Engineer
Application Closing Date: Not specified

About the Company

Capitec Bank continues to be one of South Africa’s leading financial institutions, setting the benchmark for digital innovation, accessibility, and customer-centric banking. With a strong focus on technology and transformation, Capitec provides employees with an exciting and fast-paced work environment where innovation and teamwork are valued. The company empowers South Africans to bank better through simplicity, transparency, and cutting-edge digital services.

Role Overview

Capitec Bank is hiring an experienced AI Engineer to join its AI and Software Engineering division based in Stellenbosch. This role is ideal for a highly skilled professional with a background in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and generative AI. As an AI Engineer at Capitec, you will be instrumental in building intelligent, scalable, and reliable GenAI-based software products that enhance the banking experience for millions of users.

You will work within a cross-functional team, collaborating with software engineers, data scientists, designers, and product managers to develop AI-powered systems. The role includes responsibilities in the full software development lifecycle—research, design, coding, deployment, and maintenance—with a strong emphasis on performance and scalability.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build advanced AI and machine learning models for various banking applications

• Collaborate on the full software development lifecycle of GenAI solutions

• Develop scalable microservices and deploy AI-powered features using Docker and Kubernetes

• Integrate with information retrieval systems and develop intelligent search functionalities

• Implement AI workflows that enhance automation, user personalization, and customer experience

• Guide and mentor team members while resolving engineering challenges and development bottlenecks

• Maintain high-quality coding standards and deliver production-ready solutions

• Design and consume RESTful APIs for data exchange between services

• Stay current with emerging AI tools and technologies to influence future development

Education and Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational

Preferred:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field

Experience and Technical Knowledge

Required Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering or AI/ML domains

• Minimum 3 years of experience with AI/Machine Learning techniques, model development, and deployment

• Hands-on experience with deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorch

• Experience working with generative models, NLP, and AI-driven systems

• Proficiency in Python, Java, or C++

• Experience with containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes

• Expertise in cloud computing services (AWS preferred)

• Familiarity with messaging systems and microservice architecture

Preferred Knowledge:

• RESTful API design principles

• Search and information retrieval technologies

• Familiarity with large language models (LLMs) and prompt engineering

• Continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) best practices

Skills and Competencies

• Strong rapid prototyping skills for AI-driven products

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Ability to manage complex engineering problems and deliver efficient solutions

• Passion for innovation and data-driven development

• Analytical thinking with a focus on delivering scalable and secure AI systems

• Proven ability to work in agile, collaborative development teams

Conditions of Employment

• Clear criminal and credit record required

• Role is based in Stellenbosch, Western Cape

• Capitec supports employment equity and workplace diversity in line with its transformation strategy

Equal Opportunity Statement

Capitec is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individuals are valued and empowered to succeed. Employment equity will be taken into consideration in the selection process. Applications from people with disabilities are encouraged.

How to Apply

To apply for this position:

1. Visit the Capitec Careers Portal and complete the required assessment

2. Submit your application online through the Capitec portal by uploading your resume and completing the application process

Capitec is on a mission to build the best bank in the world—and we want exceptional AI Engineers to help us get there.

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