Testing Analyst(Fixed Contract- Two Years) at Secondments

Item Minimum requirement

Formal Education

• This position requires a minimum qualification of a National Diploma (NQFlevel 6) in IT or related field, with at least one testing related certification at Foundation level

Experience

• The incumbent requires at least 3 years’ experience providing quality assurance in an IT environment

Duties and Responsibilities

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (KPA’s)

Strategic Function 

• Contribute to providing quality assurance of all IT products and services introduced into the company's operating environment.
• Support the implementation of the centre Balance Score Card (BSC) initiatives.
• Product Management 
• Quality assurance execution:

Responsible for the creation and production of:

• Test cases
• Test scripts for various test cases
• Assist end users with acceptance testing on system changes
• Calculate test effort for given testing tasks i.e. planning, design, execution, and reporting using detailed work breakdown structures
• Execute specific tests (system testing, regression testing) using structured techniques 
• Document and report testing progress on various projects
• Undertake static testing based on rules and/or checklists
• Record, track and manage software defects.
• Record and document testing results and compare to expected results.
• Detect software failures so that defects may be discovered and corrected.
• Maintain accurate records of anomalies and issues regarding testing.
• Maintain database of software defects.

Quality assurance reporting

• Generate historical analysis of test results to track patterns that can be used to improve the system under test.

Stakeholder Management

• Maintain effective relations with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Build collaborative relationships with internal and relevant stakeholders.
• Support initiatives of sharing insights, risks and experiences.
• Manage the feedback process to stakeholders by tracking all queries received, getting the relevant information and formulating appropriate responses according to the approved protocol.

People Management 

• Manage own performance to drive productivity.
• Participate and/or take lead in the business unit transformation/culture plans.
• Provide support to the management team with regard to centre management and other people related tasks.

Financial management and Operational Management

• Ensure compliance to company policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes and procedures.
• Manage supply chain processes within scope of work.

Other responsibilities (Applicable to All JD’s)

• Perform and/or manage other projects, tasks and assignments not stipulated on the Job description as and when required