Junior Quality Assurance Tester Apprentice

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 89,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Mentorship

Hands-on experience

Competitive salary

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Junior Quality Assurance Tester Apprentice in Kimberley. You will learn fundamentals of software testing, report defects, and contribute to ensuring high-quality products under guidance from experienced QA professionals.

This apprenticeship emphasizes hands-on learning, exposure to bug tracking tools, and collaboration with developers and project managers, with a clear path toward future growth in QA.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and methodical approach.
• Good written and verbal communication for defect reporting.
• Basic understanding of the software development lifecycle is a plus.
• Keen to learn testing tools and techniques.
• Able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Execute test cases and document results accurately.
• Identify, document, and track defects in bug systems.
• Assist in creating test plans and cases.
• Perform regression testing to verify fixes.
• Collaborate with developers and project managers to resolve issues.
• Learn and apply different testing methodologies (manual and automated).

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Learning mindset

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for meticulous and detail-oriented individuals to join as Junior Quality Assurance Tester Apprentices in Kimberley . This apprenticeship provides an excellent opportunity to learn the fundamentals of software testing and quality assurance. You will work under the guidance of experienced QA professionals, learning how to identify bugs, report issues, and ensure the highest quality of software products. This role is ideal for those with a passion for technology and a commitment to delivering flawless user experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute test cases and document test results accurately.
• Identify, document, and track software defects using bug tracking systems.
• Assist in the creation of test plans and test cases.
• Perform regression testing to ensure bug fixes do not introduce new issues.
• Collaborate with developers and project managers to resolve identified issues.
• Learn and apply different testing methodologies, such as manual and automated testing.

Requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• Good written and verbal communication skills for reporting defects.
• Basic understanding of software development lifecycle is a plus.
• Eagerness to learn about software testing tools and techniques.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training in Quality Assurance principles and practices.
• Mentorship from experienced QA engineers.
• Hands-on experience with various testing tools and processes.
• Opportunity to contribute to the quality of cutting-edge software products.
• Competitive apprentice salary and potential for future career growth.