Test Manager

OpenSource Intelligent Solutions Ltd; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Test Manager who excels in fast-paced environments. This role involves owning the QA strategy from start to finish, driving digital transformation through test excellence. As a quality gatekeeper and metrics magician, you will mentor the next generation of QA minds while working on groundbreaking global tech initiatives. Your expertise in test planning, stakeholder management, and quality assurance will be crucial in shaping the future of the company's digital landscape. If you're passionate about quality and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of overall experience required.
• 3+ years in a Senior QA or Test Manager role is essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive QA standards and processes in an Agile/DevOps model.
• Mentor and guide junior testers while ensuring test excellence.

Skills

Test Planning & Strategy

Stakeholder Management

Quality Assurance

Coaching for QA Engineers

Test Data Management

Education

6+ years of experience

3+ years in Senior QA role

Tools

X-Ray

Playwright

Cucumber

JMeter

Gatling

Git

GitHub Actions

Job description

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• We’re looking for a Senior Test Manager who thrives in fast-paced environments, owns the QA strategy end-to-end, and is ready to drive digital decoupling through test excellence!
• You’ll be the quality gatekeeper, a strategy shaper, a metrics magician, and a mentor to the next-gen QA minds — all while working on innovative global tech initiatives.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS :

• Test Planning & Strategy design, implementation and maintenance
• Stakeholder Management & Communication
• Quality Assurance & Quality Control
• Coaching and skill enhancement for Test / QA Engineers
• Test Data Management (creation, sanitation, data security)
• Responsibilities as per Agile Working Model (AWM) Charter
• Tool : X-Ray for test case management and reporting

ADVANTAGEOUS SKILLS :

• Git and GitHub Actions
• Frontend and API Test Automation
• Familiarity with AWS architecture
• Security & Reliability Testing
• Portability Testing
• Tools : Playwright, Cucumber, JMeter, Gatling

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE :

• Minimum 6 years of overall experience
• 3+ years in a Senior QA or Test Manager role

YOUR ROLE INCLUDES :

Functional Responsibilities :

• Participate in analysis, design, development, and testing in an Agile / DevOps model
• Maintain and evolve test scenarios, data, and automated tests (FE, BE, Integration)
• Integrate automation testing across pipelines (build, regression, release)
• Define performance / load testing frameworks
• Ensure strong defect tracking and test reporting at all SDLC stages

Non-Functional Responsibilities :

• Drive QA standards, processes, shift-left practices
• Design and evolve tools, frameworks, and reporting mechanisms
• Stay updated with the latest QA strategies & tools
• Mentor and guide junior testers
• Communicate effectively across technical and non-technical teams
• Work independently and deliver with excellence