IT QA Capability Manager

PBT Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services company is looking for a Quality Assurance Manager to oversee the quality engineering strategy across multiple projects. The ideal candidate must possess a relevant degree and an ISTQB/ISEB certification, bringing at least 10 years of extensive experience in quality assurance. Key responsibilities include managing the QA & UAT testing phase for modernization projects and ensuring operational compliance across the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ extensive experience in a quality assurance capacity.
• High level of technology awareness and experience of recruiting technical expertise.
• Ability to guide and prioritise the diverse human resource needs of a specialist team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the quality engineering strategy across multiple projects.
• Manage the QA & UAT testing phase for the Summit modernisation project.
• Design and monitor the quality of website/applications software tests.

Skills

Quality Assurance Testing

Leadership and Direction

Operational Compliance

Performance Management

Continuous Improvement

Education

Relevant Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Information Technology

Relevant ISTQB/ISEB certificate in Software and Agile Testing

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for overseeing the quality engineering strategy across multiple projects of the organisation.

• Quality Assurance Testing
• Testing Information Technology (IT) Performance
• Quality Assurance Testing Design
• Quality Management System
• Leadership and Direction
• Operational Compliance
• Continuous Improvement
• Budgeting
• Performance Management
• Organisational Capability Building

Validate and interpret complex test data to evaluate and recommend the suitability of nonstandard materials or components.

Design and monitor the quality of website/applications software tests and respond to user emails to monitor, diagnose, and correct performance issues.

Specify the design of quality assurance test methods and procedures and manage their development and validation, incorporating new technologies and meeting changing organisational, customer, and/or regulatory requirements.

Responsible for managing the QA & UAT testing phase for the Summit modernisation project by developing and implementing testing strategies, managing test plans, and coordinating testing activities with development teams and business stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Information Technology.
• Relevant ISTQB/ISEB certificate in Software and Agile Testing.
• Minimum 10 years’ extensive experience in a quality assurance capacity.
• High level of technology awareness and experience of recruiting and/or procuring a wide range of technical expertise.
• A cooperative and outcome-focused approach to employee and peer interactions, with proven ability to coach and mentor employees through change, harnessing strengths and abilities to affect positive change outcomes.
• Exceptional knowledge and understanding of tools and methods for delivering IT solutions.
• Demonstrated ability in managing the capabilities needed to deliver in a complex operational environment.
• Ability to guide and prioritise the diverse human resource needs of a specialist team of indirect reports with management experience.