Transnet is the largest and most crucial part of the freight logistics chain that delivers goods to each and every South African. Transnet freight rail has approximately 38 000 employees, who are spread throughout the country. Transnet Limited, operating and controlling South Africa’s major transport infrastructure, is also responsible for ensuring that the country’s transport industries operate according to world-class standards. Transnet forms an integral part of the Southern African economy.
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To manage the definition, implementation and integration of testing strategies, principles and processes into the design and development of system solutions. To ensure that testing methods and procedures are executed in accordance with required standards and guidelines; and meet customer requirements.
Responsible for the test
management of projects throughout a projects life cycle. Also involved in creating structured processes to manage defects right through to resolution.
Develop the Release Management Controls Framework, and approaches and guides ICT and business on all release management activities.
Takes responsibility for all phases of testing and the management of the testing activities within a project lifecycle.
Drive adherence of approved release management methodology. 5. Provide continuous reporting on the release management metrics and reporting.
Maintains awareness of testing alternatives at a level where they can be analysed and the most effective testing strategy selected and agreed
Manage release management toolsets.
Manage process and product Metrics.
Provides authoritative advice and guidance to colleagues on any aspect of testing, including training for testers and other developers where appropriate
Managing of testing resources throughout the project lifecycle.
Implements traceability matrixes to control testing coverage.
Defines testing techniques used to plan and execute system tests of all application components (functional and non-functional) to verify that the system satisfies specified requirements and to manage defects
Manages all risks associated with the testing and takes preventative action when any risks become unacceptable
Qualifications and Experience
Degree in Information Systems (or post graduate diploma in Information Systems) and ISTQB / ISEB Certification.
Project Management Qualification
ITIL/COBIT Certification.
7-10 Years’ experience in a similar position within an IT environment is required.
At least 3 years full test lifecycle implementation and execution experience.
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