Manual Tester (Johannesburg)

4 days ago 8

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Are you a detail-oriented Manual Tester who thrives in Agile environments and takes pride in delivering high-quality software?

We’re looking for a proactive and experienced Manual Tester to join our team and play a key role in ensuring product excellence.

What you bring

Experience and expertise

7+ years of software testing experience across multiple test levels
3+ years working in Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban)
Strong understanding of QA’s role in iterative development

Testing skills

Solid experience with:

Functional, integration, and system testing
Backend/API testing (REST or SOAP)
Test design techniques (boundary value analysis, equivalence partitioning, exploratory testing)

Technical skills

Hands-on experience with SQL and database validation
Familiarity with web services testing and API validation

Certifications and communication

ISTQB Foundation Level and/or Agile Tester Extension certification
Fluent in English with strong communication skills
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret and act on test results

Mindset

Proactive, self-driven, and solution-oriented
Takes initiative in test planning, execution, and quality improvement

What you’ll do

Actively contribute to cross-functional Agile teams, ensuring quality at every stage
Design, execute, and maintain manual test cases across functional, integration, and system levels
Perform API and backend testing, validating integrations and data flows
Collaborate closely with Developers, Product Owners, and Designers to refine requirements and improve quality
Use SQL for data setup, validation, and deeper investigation of issues

Reference Number for this position is GZ61159 which is a permanent position Johannesburg offering a cost to company salary of R1.0m per annum negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Garth on az.oc.egrem-e@zhtrag or call him on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.

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