Senior Test Analyst x3 (Fixed Term Contract) Jobs

Job Purpose

The main goal of the Senior Test Analyst is to review project specification documents and use them to create test plans for software systems and related processes. This role also involves managing and coordinating project team resources to deliver testing results in line with SARS standards.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

• Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Computer Science / IT / Information Systems / Engineering, plus 5 years’ experience in a testing environment. You must also have completed certified training in Software Testing Techniques (e.g., ISTQB Fundamental).

Alternative

• Senior Certificate (NQF 4), plus certified training in Software Testing Techniques (e.g., ISTQB Fundamental), and a minimum of 10 years’ experience in a software testing environment.

Minimum Functional Requirements

• Software testing: You should have working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Project. You must also have in-depth knowledge of HP Quality Centre.

Job Outputs

Process

• Provide expert input by investigating opportunities and risks in the product process.
• Offer specialist advice on improving operations, processes, products, and risk management.
• Gather information to track work progress, support reporting, decision-making, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Use practical knowledge to apply methods, systems, and procedures to spot trends and risks.
• Communicate judgments and interpretations of work outputs and queries in your area of expertise.
• Follow policies, practices, standards, procedures, and laws when delivering work.
• Use your knowledge and experience to diagnose and solve emerging problems.
• Start and implement process changes, and provide guidelines for new requirements.
• Plan improvements, initiatives, and services to support operational goals.
• Coordinate testing resources and activities across the testing lifecycle.
• Ensure testing resources run test cases and manage daily tasks based on priorities and skills.
• Report on project progress in qualitative and quantitative terms to support delivery and visibility.

Governance

• Help develop and implement governance, compliance, integrity, and ethics processes in your area.
• Ensure work follows policies, procedures, governance, and laws, and report any issues.

People

• Build and maintain good working relationships with peers and team members to meet objectives.
• Seek, integrate, and share new knowledge from learning opportunities in your role.
• Interact effectively with team members on projects or maintenance testing.

Finance

• Follow organisational policies to ensure cost-effectiveness and reduce expenses.

Client

• Promote a culture of service excellence to build positive relationships and gather feedback.
• Provide expert services, advice, and expertise to internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to tasks, roles, and deliverables for project resources as needed.
• Build ongoing relationships with stakeholders and executives to support project delivery.

Behavioural Competencies

• Accountability
• Adaptability
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Building Sustainability
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Conceptual Ability
• Customer Service
• Fairness and Transparency
• Honesty and Integrity
• Organisational Awareness
• Problem Solving and Analysis
• Respect
• Trust

Technical Competencies

• Business Acumen
• Business Knowledge
• Computer Literacy
• Effective Business Communication
• Efficiency Improvement
• Execute, Implement & Follow Through
• Functional Analysis and UAT
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Plan and Conduct Meetings
• Problem Analysis and Judgement
• Reporting
• Schedule Adherence
• Standard Operating Procedure Compliance
• System Thinking
• Testing Software

Deadline: 1st February 2026