• Full Time
  • Pretoria, South Africa

The South African Revenue Service (SARS)

Specialist: Software Tester (Automation)

Employer: South African Revenue Service (SARS)

Location: Pretoria, Gauteng

Employment Type: Full Time

About SARS:

As South Africa’s tax administration authority, we ensure compliance with tax laws and enable economic development through efficient revenue collection.

Position Purpose:

Execute comprehensive software testing (Automation/Security/Performance) through script design, execution, and deployment using advanced technologies while meeting project timelines.

Minimum Requirements:

  • ✅ Bachelor’s Degree/Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Computer Science/IT + 5-7 years testing experience (including 2-3 years technical testing)
  • ✅ OR Matric + 10 years testing experience (including 2-3 years technical testing)
  • ✅ Certified training in Technical Testing (ITSEB/ISTQB required)

Core Responsibilities:

  • • Develop and implement automated testing frameworks
  • • Conduct security vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
  • • Manage performance testing for system scalability evaluation
  • • Coordinate defect management processes and risk mitigation
  • • Generate comprehensive technical reports for stakeholders
  • • Maintain compliance with QA standards and regulatory requirements

Key Competencies:

Technical Skills:

  • • Automated Unit Testing
  • • Performance Benchmarking
  • • Security Testing Methodologies
  • • Test Script Development

Behavioral Attributes:

  • • Strong analytical reasoning
  • • Detail-oriented approach
  • • Effective cross-team collaboration
  • • Continuous improvement mindset

Application Deadline:

5 September 2025

Application Process:

Qualified candidates should apply through the SARS career portal (Career2 SuccessFactors). Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

SARS promotes employment equity. Preference given to applications supporting transformation goals.

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