Graduate QA Tester

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on training

Hybrid work model

Career growth opportunities

Competitive entry-level salary

Job summary

Placements24 is advertising a Graduate QA Tester role with an innovative software development client in Queenstown. The position offers a hands-on entry path into software quality assurance, with exposure to test execution, defect tracking, and quality assurance practices.

You will work in a hybrid setup, balancing in-office collaboration with remote flexibility, and gain experience across functional, regression, and usability testing while growing with the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Understanding of software development lifecycle and QA methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new testing tools and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Execute test plans and test cases to identify software defects.
• Document and track bugs using bug tracking systems.
• Perform functional, regression, and usability testing.
• Collaborate with developers and product managers to understand requirements.
• Assist in creation and maintenance of test documentation.
• Contribute to improving QA processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client, an innovative software development company, is looking for a meticulous and curious Graduate QA Tester to join their quality assurance team in Queenstown . This role provides a fantastic starting point for a career in software quality assurance, allowing you to contribute to the integrity and reliability of cutting-edge software products. You will be responsible for executing test cases, identifying defects, and ensuring that software meets high-quality standards before release. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, balancing essential in-office collaboration with remote flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute test plans and test cases to identify software defects.
• Document and track bugs meticulously using bug tracking systems.
• Perform various types of testing, including functional, regression, and usability testing.
• Collaborate with developers and product managers to understand requirements and resolve issues.
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of test documentation.
• Contribute to improving the overall quality assurance processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Understanding of software development lifecycle and QA methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify defects.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new testing tools and techniques.

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary with regular performance reviews.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Hands‑on training in software testing tools and methodologies.
• Exposure to the development of exciting software products.
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional growth.
• Contribution to ensuring the high quality of software delivered to users.