Junior QA Tester – Hybrid, Growth & Training

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 in Queenstown, South Africa, seeks a Junior Quality Assurance Tester to join the tech team on a hybrid basis. You will execute manual tests, report defects, and collaborate with developers and product managers to understand requirements. This entry-point role emphasizes attention to detail and robust documentation.

You will gain training in software testing tools, exposure to multiple projects, and a collaborative team culture designed to support growth within a flexible work model.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Computer Science, IT, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Understanding of software testing principles and methodologies.
• Experience with bug tracking tools (e.g., Jira).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Execute test cases and perform manual testing of software applications.
• Identify, document, and track software defects and inconsistencies.
• Collaborate with developers and product managers to understand software requirements.
• Participate in test planning and strategy discussions.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of quality assurance processes.

Skills

Bug tracking

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Documentation

Education

Degree or diploma in Computer Science/IT or related field

Tools

Jira

Job description

Placements24 in Queenstown, South Africa, seeks a Junior Quality Assurance Tester to join the tech team on a hybrid basis. You will execute manual tests, report defects, and collaborate with developers and product managers to understand requirements. This entry-point role emphasizes attention to detail and robust documentation.

You will gain training in software testing tools, exposure to multiple projects, and a collaborative team culture designed to support growth within a flexible work model.