Dewald Jacobs

Capital Management Lead at Capitec Bank

Speaker

Dewald Jacobs leads Capital Management at Capitec, overseeing the bank’s capital structure, regulatory compliance, and strategic capital allocation to support financial resilience and growth. His responsibilities include capital adequacy, ICAAP enhancement, risk-weighted asset optimisation, and aligning capital strategies with regulatory standards and business objectives. Before joining Capitec, Dewald held senior roles at two of South Africa’s systemic banks, gaining deep expertise in capital management and regulatory frameworks. He also worked at two leading audit firms, specialising in regulatory capital audits and consulting for major financial institutions. With over 15 years of industry experience, Dewald is recognised for his technical acumen, strategic insight, and leadership in regulatory engagement. He plays a key role in driving capital efficiency and advising executive leadership on capital strategy.