• Full Time
  • Pretoria, South Africa

The South African Revenue Service (SARS)

Specialist: Software Tester (Automation)

Company: South African Revenue Service (SARS)

Key Details:

  • 📍 Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
  • 📅 Deadline: 19 August 2025
  • 🖥️ Job Field: Information Technology
  • 📑 Job Type: Full Time
  • 🎓 Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree/Higher Certificate/Matric
  • 💼 Experience: 5-10 years (with 2-3 years technical testing)

About the Role

Lead technical testing initiatives to ensure software reliability through automation, security, and performance validation. Drive quality assurance across application development lifecycles.

Requirements

Education & Experience:

  • Option 1: Bachelor’s Degree/Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) + 5-7 years relevant experience
  • Option 2: Senior Certificate (NQF 4) + 10 years relevant experience
  • Required: Certified training in Technical Testing (ITSEB/ISTQB)

Key Responsibilities

Testing & Quality Assurance:

  • Design and execute automated test scripts
  • Conduct security vulnerability assessments
  • Perform system performance testing

Process Management:

  • Develop testing strategies and defect management processes
  • Create technical documentation and progress reports
  • Implement process improvements and risk mitigation

Stakeholder Collaboration:

  • Work with cross-functional teams to define requirements
  • Communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders

Essential Skills

Technical Competencies:

  • Automated Unit Testing
  • System Performance Analysis
  • Data Analysis & Reporting
  • Software Security Protocols

Behavioral Competencies:

  • Strong Analytical Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Effective Relationship Management
  • Commitment to Continuous Learning
Application Notice:

Submit applications through SARS’ official career portal by 19 August 2025. No application fees required.

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