Test Manager - Centani at Nedbank

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure clients are kept up to date by preparing and presenting status reports to stakeholders.
• Build relationships by establishing networks within area of responsibility and within client business areas.
• Build trusting relationship with relevant parties.
• Determine goals, time frames, funding limitations and procedures for accomplishing test projects.
• Ensure understanding of client needs.
• Ensure financial targets are met. Ensure improved team efficiency. Meet financial targets for team.
• Deliver on project requirements..
• Ensure staff and resource plans are in place.
• Ensure systems and standards are in place for test project reporting and documentation.
• Conduct capacity management of staff. Improve year on year effectives of team.
• Ensure team delivery by managing the allocation of work.
• Implement lager testing project.
• Ensure testing projects are delivered on time.
• Ensure team effectiveness and planning by contributing to the formation of the teams three-year plans.
• Operationalise and land the team's strategy.
• Ensure correct prioritisation.
• Solve issues by managing defect meetings for large projects.
• Review work and testing requirements
• Comply with risk standards.
• Contribute to a culture of transformation by participating in Nedbank culture building initiatives, business strategy, and CSI.
• Stay abreast of developments in field of expertise, ensuring personal and professional growth.
• Understand and embrace the Nedbank vision and values, leading by example.
• Ensure transformational target are met.
• Participate in the development and implement action plans to address issues raised in culture surveys.
• Create a client service culture, delivering worldclass service.
• Achieve operational excellence.
• Encourage team to generate innovative ideas and share knowledge. Manage performance of staff by implementing performance agreements and ensuring a clear vision.
• Mentor and coach staff on identified performance gaps.
• Motivate staff to perform and contribute to the success of the business by creating environment of teamwork through engaging with staff (sharing information) and encouraging participation in decision making processes.
• Follow the recruitment process when recruiting talent.
• Maintain a high performing team andensure an environment for optimal performance is created by identifying talent pool through conducting career conversations, using the talent grid principles and developing talent retention programmes.
• Manage the onboarding process of new employees.

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People Specification

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
• Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Preferred Qualification

• ISTQB foundation or equivalent (ISEB).
• Leadership development programme or variations

Essential Certifications

• ISTQB foundation or equivalent (ISEB). ISTQB (advanced test manager)

Preferred Certifications

Minimum Experience Level

• 6- 8 years of which 2 years in line management