Junior Business Analyst – Manual Tester - Johannesburg, South Africa

Bowmans; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable company is seeking a Junior Business Analyst – Manual Tester in Johannesburg. This role involves supporting the delivery of business solutions through manual UI testing, gathering requirements, and assisting in process mapping. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Information Systems or a related field, along with 1–3 years of experience in manual testing. Opportunities for growth into automation testing are available, making this a rewarding position for an aspiring professional.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of manual UI testing experience.
• Ability to write test cases and document business processes.
• Interest in automation frameworks and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Gather and document business and functional requirements from stakeholders.
• Design and execute detailed manual test cases for UI components and workflows.
• Gain exposure to automation frameworks and scripting languages.

Skills

Manual UI Testing

Business Analysis

Attention to Detail

Strong Communication Skills

Agile / Scrum Methodology

Education

Degree/Diploma in Information Systems or related field

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

SQL

Job description

Job title : Junior Business Analyst – Manual Tester - Johannesburg, South Africa

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Purpose :

• To support the delivery of high-quality business solutions by bridging the gap between user requirements and software development.
• The Junior Business Analyst / Manual Tester will be responsible for conducting manual UI testing and contributing to the documentation and analysis of business needs.
• The role is designed as a growth opportunity, with a future pathway into automation testing and broader business analysis responsibilities.

Experience and Qualifications :

• Degree, Diploma, or Higher Certificate in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• 1–3 years of manual UI testing experience.
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycles (preferably Agile / Scrum).
• Ability to write test cases and document business processes.
• Familiarity with issue tracking / test management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps).
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Exposure to SQL for data verification and an ISTQB certification (or similar) would be advantageous.
• Familiarity with test automation tools or scripting basics (even self-taught).
• Interest in automation frameworks and continuous learning

Key Accountabilities :

Business Analysis Duties :

• Gather and document business and functional requirements from stakeholders.
• Assist in mapping business processes and identifying improvement areas.
• Create user stories and acceptance criteria in collaboration with product owners.
• Support backlog refinement and sprint planning.
• Prepare materials and facilitate user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Act as a bridge between business stakeholders and the development team.

Manual Testing Duties :

• Design and execute detailed manual test cases for UI components and workflows.
• Perform functional, regression, and exploratory testing.
• Log defects, track resolutions, and perform retesting in tools like Azure DevOps or Jira.
• Validate usability, responsiveness, and adherence to UI / UX requirements.
• Assist in building and maintaining test documentation and traceability matrices.
• Work closely with developers and BAs to ensure feature readiness.

Growth Path – Future Automation Responsibilities :

• Gain exposure to automation frameworks and scripting languages.
• Assist QA team in transitioning repetitive test cases to automated scripts.
• Learn tools like Selenium, Playwright, or Cypress under mentorship.
• Gradually participate in setting up automated test suites for regression testing.