Software Tester at Department of Land Reform and Rural Development

REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements:

• Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Information Technology / Computer Science or related equivalent qualification. ISTQB certification or a related equivalent certification. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in software testing, including both manual and automated testing, with a strong understanding of the SDLC. Experience working with web technologies and in Agile teams is essential. Testing and OPS Tools: Selenium, Cucumber, Xray, REST assured, Grafana k6.

DUTIES :

• Develop and Execute Comprehensive Test Plans and Test Cases. Identify and extract test requirements from business requirements and acceptance criteria. Design, develop, and document detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts for manual and automated execution. Establish, implement, and evolve formal QA processes and methodologies (e.g., Agile, International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) standards to ensure consistent and high-quality testing outcomes. Proactively identify and implement improvements to the testing process, such as environment setup or test data management, to enhance team efficiency. Analyse and implement performance, load, and security testing solutions based on project requirements. Conduct Manual and Automated Testing. Execute manual testing across all test levels, including functional, integration, system, regression, performance, reliability, and security testing.
• Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts for functional, Application. Programming Interface (API), and regression testing to improve efficiency and test coverage. Track new and changed requirements to ensure they are adequately addressed during both automated and manual testing cycles. Identify, log, and manage defects during test execution using designated defect tracking tools. Participate actively throughout the entire software development lifecycle (SDLC) with a focus on integrating quality assurance early and continuously. Generate reports on defects metrics for management and stakeholder. Contribute to the development of the overall test automation strategy. Govern and Facilitate User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Govern the service provider(s) by formally reviewing their test plans, test cases, and ensuring UAT readiness, including a stable test environment and realistic data. Prepare and train business users for UAT, facilitating sessions on the system under test and the use of defect tracking tools and protocols.
• Act as the primary point of coordination during UAT, ensuring business-reported defects are accurately logged, tracked, and followed up with the development team / service provider for timely resolution. Lead formal reviews of test plans, designs, and requirements with cross-functional teams to ensure clarity and comprehensive test coverage. Communicate and coordinate with peers and senior individuals in cross-functional groups to articulate and compare alternative testing approaches and mitigate risks. Document, Track, and Report on Quality Assurance. Document and report detailed test results, including test execution status and defect metrics, tailoring reports for different audiences (e.g., management, development teams).
• Implement and manage a rigorous defect lifecycle process, including daily follow-up with development teams on outstanding issues to ensure timely resolution. Generate comprehensive weekly test summary reports for management and stakeholders, covering test progress, defect trends, and overall quality status. Ensure all software components meet defined quality standards, business needs, and relevant legislative requirements (e.g. PFMA, Deeds Registries Act). Drive quality control and test plan execution within Agile sprints, ensuring quality gates are met and contributing to continuous improvement.