QA Analyst

DataTech Recruitment; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment agency is seeking a Senior QA Analyst in Sandton. This hybrid role will involve leading testing efforts, mentoring junior testers, and collaborating with development teams. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of QA experience and an ISTQB certification. Apply if you are ready to bring smart testing strategies to a dynamic tech environment.

Qualifications

• Has at least 5 years of QA experience.
• Holds a minimum ISTQB certification.
• Hands-on experience with test automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the testing effort from planning to execution.
• Design test strategies aligned with business goals.
• Collaborate with developers and project managers.
• Mentor junior testers.
• Drive process improvements in QA.

Skills

QA experience in software development

ISTQB certification

Test automation and frameworks

Clear communication

Mentoring

Job description

Overview

Senior QA Analyst

Location: Sandton (Hybrid)

Type: Permanent

Salary: R41k – R46k pm

We’re hiring a seasoned QA Analyst to help lead quality efforts for an established tech environment based in Sandton. This is a hybrid role - you'll need to be comfortable balancing remote work with time in-office when needed.

If you're someone who sees quality as a shared responsibility, enjoys solving complex problems, and loves mentoring others, keep reading.

Responsibilities

• Lead the testing effort from planning to execution across functional, integration, regression, performance, and security testing.
• Design smart test strategies that align with business goals and risk areas - not just ticking boxes.
• Collaborate closely with developers, project managers, and stakeholders to embed quality into every stage of development.
• Own defect management - log, track, and push for resolution. You’ll spot trends and help prevent recurring issues.
• Mentor junior testers, offering guidance, training, and support where needed.
• Build and maintain automation that adds real value - not just coverage for coverage’s sake.
• Drive process improvements across the QA function and advocate for smarter, more efficient testing.
• Contribute to risk assessments to make sure releases are sound, stable, and don’t surprise anyone.
• Keep learning and bring fresh ideas to the table - from tools to testing techniques.

Qualifications

• Has at least 5 years of QA experience in a software development environment
• Holds a minimum ISTQB certification
• Understands how to test properly - and how to explain the value of testing to non-testers
• Has hands-on experience with test automation and frameworks
• Can take initiative, work independently, and lead by example
• Communicates clearly and collaborates easily with technical and non-technical teams

What success looks like

• Fewer bugs in production
• Smart test automation, not just more of it
• Clear, insightful feedback for dev teams
• Fast, efficient test cycles
• Junior team members learning and growing under your guidance
• A reputation as someone who adds value at every stage of development

Sound like your kind of role?

Get in touch - we’d love to hear from you.