Test Analyst - Auckland Park ( Re - Advertisement) at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

PURPOSE: 

• Responsible for formulating and maintaining all business's master test plans, prepares, and executes test case cycles and provides progress reports regarding tests to ensure quality assurance. The analyst also tests system modifications to prepare for new process implementations and creates databases of known test defects. Responsible for testing computer hardware or software before it is packaged and released into production.

BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

• Develop test plan in line with test cycle including resources, environments, hardware, duration/ scheduling, etc
• Review all specification documentation (e.g. BRS, functional, technical specs, etc) to extract testing requirements
• Design of effective test scenarios in line with business needs as communicated by business analyst.
• Detailed documentation to provide the tester with accurate content to be tested
• Accurate application of different testing methodologies to ensure system integrity
• Test cases to provide means of reporting for actual results, failures (defect logging) / passes)
• Continual liaison with management to ensure that test script comply with standards, test cases have been identified and test cycles are in line with planned deliverables
• Updated testing documentation in line with system development always and to be easily retrievable/ accessible
• Performed Test Execution and Evaluation of Current/ New Development/ Upgraded Systems or Software
• Appropriate test protocol/ methodology applied
• Accurate functional (including security), system integration, user acceptance and regression testing in different phases of system development to ensure optimal performance.
• Quality assurance in each test cycle as per QA criteria
• Constant review of system functionality using ‘cloned’ environment
• Effective identification, documentation and logging of issues (e.g., queries, bugs, change requests) arising out of the testing process.
• Immediate and accurate reporting of failures to line management
• Test protocol to comply with best practice
• Providing Technical/Operational Support & Advice
• Updated documentation always and to be easily retrievable/ accessible. Effective and efficient utilization of team members to ensure delivery in line with level of competence.
• Ensure completion of assigned tasks within allocated time.
• Effective troubleshooting and functional support of team members
• Capable/ skilled team in line with SOP’s
• Ability to analyse business and technical requirements.
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience interpreting and analysing requirements to create effective test scenarios and ability to capture QA validation artefacts.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, & interpersonal skills
• Flexible, team-player who can work well with both technical and non-technical resources that can work independently and in a team environment
• Effective and efficient utilization of team members to ensure delivery in line with level of competence.
• Ensure completion of assigned tasks within allocated time.
• Effective troubleshooting and functional support of team members
• Capable/ skilled team in line with SOP’s
• Ability to analyse business and technical requirements.
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience interpreting and analysing requirements to create effective test scenarios and ability to capture QA validation artefacts.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, & interpersonal skills
• Flexible, team-player who can work well with both technical and non-technical resources that can work independently and in a team environment

GOVERNANCE RISK AND COMPLIANCE

• Contribute to the upkeep of a risk register to address risk issues.
• Drive consistency in deployment and usage, including taxonomies, templates, master pages and security management.
• Identify, analyse, respond to, and monitor IT risk.
• Address Risk factors and events in a cost-effective manner.
• Comply with SABC Financial Policy & Procedures
• Participate in organisational OHS risks & secure the health, safety, and welfare of employees.

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Partner with Legal and Compliance to maintain compliance with applicable laws and change in business by establishing the policies, controls that comprise the program.
• Maintaining of professional working relationship with external and internal customers.
• Develop proficiency in communicating with customers/ stakeholders and ensure key interactions are recorded.

PERFORMANCE & TRAINING

• Managing own performance and development.
• Meet IT performance & quality standards.
• Participate in formal reviews conducted bi-annually per IT unit team member in accordance with SABC Performance Management Policy
• Compile Individual Development Plan (IDP) for yourself annually.
• Participate in Individual coaching, counselling, and mentoring conducted on an ongoing basis to meet individual development needs.
• Attend Training & Development in accordance with WSP

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• FORMAL QUALIFICATIONS: National Diploma(NQF level 6) in Information Technology or relevant qualification.

ADVANTAGE: • Testing Certification

• SDLC Certification

EXPERIENCE: • 5 years relevant testing experience within an IT corporate environment

KNOWLEDGE: • Compiling complete test plan (test script)

• Performing Test Execution and Evaluation of Current /New/ Upgraded Systems or Software
• Developing, Updating and Maintaining Testing Standards and Procedures
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of quality assurance in each test cycle as per QA criteria.
• Knowledge of a Software Development Lifecycle
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of end user core business processes.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant defect management tools e.g., Team track, JIRA, Clear quest, Serena Business Manager, Quality Centre
• Advanced knowledge, understanding & application of information technology best practice (including platforms, applications, security, etc)
• Working knowledge of network and PC operating systems
• Practical knowledge and use of test technologies and best practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; this includes communicating technical issues to non-technical personnel as well as communicating with clinical and administrative staff.
• Ability to read and understand technical documentation