• Full Time
  • Pretoria, South Africa

The South African Revenue Service (SARS)

Senior Specialist Software Tester: Performance

Company: South African Revenue Service (SARS)

Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Employment Type: Full Time
Experience: 8-15 years
Education: Bachelor’s Degree/Higher Certificate/Matric
Field: Information Technology

About SARS

As South Africa’s national tax authority, SARS plays a vital role in administering the country’s tax system and customs services through efficient revenue collection and border protection.

Position Overview

We seek an experienced professional to oversee software testing processes including performance evaluation, automated script development, and system analysis to ensure optimal application performance.

Key Requirements

Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree/Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) + 8-10 years software testing experience (3-4 years in performance testing)
  • OR Senior Certificate (NQF 4) + 15 years testing experience (3-4 years in performance testing)

Technical Skills:

  • Certification in Testing Techniques (ITSEB/ISTQB)
  • Advanced HP Quality Centre knowledge
  • Proficiency in 3+ scripting languages and performance testing tools
  • SQL/DB2 query expertise and network architecture understanding
  • MS Office Suite proficiency

Core Responsibilities

Testing & Analysis:

  • Develop and execute comprehensive testing strategies
  • Conduct compatibility and performance evaluations
  • Manage defect lifecycle and risk mitigation

Process Improvement:

  • Optimize testing methodologies and resource allocation
  • Implement best practices across technical teams
  • Produce detailed performance metrics and reports

Leadership & Collaboration:

  • Guide multidisciplinary project teams
  • Provide technical mentorship and knowledge sharing
  • Coordinate with stakeholders across organizational levels

Key Competencies

Behavioral:

  • Problem-solving mindset
  • Analytical thinking and attention to detail
  • Organizational awareness and integrity

Technical:

  • Automated testing frameworks
  • System architecture understanding
  • Data analysis and reporting

Application Process

Submission Deadline: 16 July 2025
Qualified candidates should apply through the SARS career portal.

SARS promotes employment equity. Candidates must undergo comprehensive background checks.

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