Software Tester - Manual & Automated QA

Johannesburg, South Africa Posted on 03/19/2026

An established organisation within the technology and product development space is seeking a skilled Software Tester to join its Product Development team. This role is responsible for ensuring the quality, stability, and performance of software products through a combination of manual and automated testing practices.

The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to validate system functionality, identify defects, and contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes and product quality.

Test Planning & Design

• Analyse business, functional, and technical requirements to design comprehensive test cases.
  
• Develop and maintain both manual and automated test scenarios aligned with system changes.
  
• Take ownership of the UAT environment, ensuring system readiness and stability.
  

• Execute daily test cycles to validate system functionality against requirements.
  
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using tools such as Postman and Node.js/Chai.
  
• Perform functional, integration, and compatibility testing across platforms.
  
• Identify, log, and track defects, ensuring timely resolution.
  
• Review and stay aligned with defects logged across the team.
  
• Provide clear and consistent feedback on testing progress, risks, and issues.
  
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure visibility of system changes and test outcomes.
  
• Communicate test results and provide actionable insights to improve product quality.
  

• Support and guide team members in maintaining high testing standards.
  
• Participate actively in team discussions and contribute to problem-solving.
  

• Identify opportunities to optimise testing processes and improve efficiency.
  
• Contribute ideas to enhance tools, frameworks, and overall testing strategy.
  

• Maintain accurate documentation of test plans, test cases, and results.
  
• Compile release notes and testing metrics.
  
• Ensure all testing activities are tracked and updated on relevant systems (e.g., Azure DevOps).
  
• Take ownership of personal and professional development.
  
• Stay up to date with testing tools, methodologies, and industry trends.
  

• 1-3 years' experience in a software testing role.
  
• Experience with desktop, web, and API testing.
  
• Relevant testing certifications (e.g., ISTQB) are advantageous.
  

• Strong experience in manual and automated testing.
  
• Proficiency in tools such as Postman, Node.js/Chai, and Azure DevOps.
  
• Basic knowledge of SQL, web services (IIS), and SSRS.
  
• Experience with defect tracking and troubleshooting across environments.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
  
• High attention to detail and quality orientation.
  
• Effective time management and ability to handle multiple priorities.
  
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Proactive, self-driven, and collaborative approach.