Senior Test Analyst x3 (Fixed Term Contract) at The South African Revenue Service (SARS)

Job Purpose

• The primary purpose of the Senior Test Analyst is to analyse project specification documentation and to utilize the results thereof to create a set of testing capital to be used for the testing of a software system and its related processes. In addition, project team resource management and coordination activities in delivering testing outcomes form part of this job in accordance with the SARS standards.  

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required 

• Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in a Computer Science / IT / Information Systems / Engineering AND 5 years' experience in a testing environment and must have completed, certified training in Software Testing Techniques (e.g. ITSEB or ISTQB Fundamental). 

#ALTERNATIVE 

• Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND must have completed, certified training in Software Testing Techniques (e.g. ITSEB or ISTQB Fundamental) and minimum of 10 years’ experience in software testing environment.

Minimum Functional Requirements

• Software testing - Have a working knowledge of the following applications: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Project. Must have an in-depth knowledge of HP Quality Centre. 

Job Outputs:

Process

• Execute specialist input through investigation &opportunities within the product process including risk concern.
• Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process product and risk optimisation.
• Accumulate information to review work progress that provides input to reporting, decision making and the identification of improvement opportunities.
• Apply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems and procedures to identify trends and potential risks.
• Communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation.
• Correctly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures and legislation in the delivery of work outputs.
• Draw on own knowledge and experience to diagnose symptoms, causes and possible effects in order to solve emerging problems.
• Initiate process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.
• Plan for value-added process improvements, initiatives and services to deliver on operational strategy and objectives.
• Actively coordinate testing resources and Testing process activities and milestones across the Testing lifecycle.
• Ensure Testing resources execute Test cases and manage daily priorities and workload allocation according to priorities and skills base involved with project.
• Reporting – qualitative and quantitative on project progress across multiple dimensions to ensure successful delivery of project and management visibility.

Governance

• Implement and provide input into the development of governance, compliance, integrity and ethics processes within area of specialisation.
• Ensure that completed work adhere to relevant policies, procedures, governance and legislative requirements and report on deviations & discrepancies.

People

• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers and team members to achieve predefined objectives.
• Search for, integrate and share new knowledge attained through formal and informal learning opportunities in the execution of your job.
• To have the ability to interact effectively with members of the team involved with the project or maintenance testing effort.

Finance

• Adhere to organisational policies and procedures to ensure cost effectiveness and reduction of financial costs.

Client

• Contribute to a culture of service excellence, which builds positive relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service.
• Provide authoritative, specialist services, expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute on execution of assigned tasks, roles and deliverables to project resources involved as and when required.
• Ongoing collaboration and relationship building with various stakeholders and executives from various operational domains of the organisation to enable project delivery.

Behavioural competencies

• Accountability
• Adaptability
• Analytical Thinking  
• Attention to Detail
• Building Sustainability
• Commitment to Continuous Learning   
• Conceptual Ability
• Customer Service  
• Fairness and Transparency
• Honesty and Integrity
• Organisational Awareness
• Problem Solving and Analysis 
• Respect
• Trust

Technical competencies

• Business Acumen  
• Business Knowledge 
• Computer Literacy 
• Effective Business Communication  
• Efficiency improvement  
• Execute, Implement & Follow Through
• Functional Analysis and UAT
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Plan and Conduct Meetings
• Problem Analysis and Judgement  
• Reporting
• Schedule Adherence
• Standard operating procedure compliance  
• System Thinking 
• Testing Software    

Deadline:1st February,2026