QA Lead

Expleo; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Expleo in Johannesburg is seeking a Test Lead to guide a QA team through methodologies and tool implementations. This hybrid role focuses on ensuring high-quality output while mentoring team members. The ideal candidate will bring demonstrable experience in testing across various environments and industries, with a strong emphasis on client relationships and team management.

A degree in Computer Science and ISTQB certification are required. This position promises a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration.

Qualifications

• A degree-level qualification in a Computer Science discipline.
• ISTQB certification.
• Experience in non-functional testing within banking or finance industries is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Direct a QA team and verify business requirements.
• Prepare and document test cases to ensure thorough testing.
• Understand existing processes to provide quality advice.
• Collaborate with technical teams to translate business requirements.
• Mentor less experienced analysts and motivate the team.
• Ensure quality focus on product releases.

Skills

Client-facing skills

People management skills

Teamwork

Self-management

Innovative approach

Openness and transparency

Influencing Stakeholders

Time management

Education

Degree in Computer Science

ISTQB certification

Job description

Overview

Expleo South Africa is where bold ideas meet real-world impact. As a global leader in engineering, quality services, and management consulting, we help businesses accelerate digital transformation and shape the future. Joining Expleo means more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to grow, innovate, and collaborate on projects that redefine industries. From smart factories and next-generation banking to cutting-edge digital solutions, you’ll tackle complex challenges alongside inspiring colleagues. At Expleo, your career isn’t just developed — it’s turbo-charged. Together, let’s push boundaries and change the game.

We are looking for a Test Lead to join our dynamic team in Johannesburg (Hybrid).

You will have responsibility of leading test consultants through the process of reviewing and implementing new methodologies & tools throughout the client project. In addition, you will provide mentoring, guidance and direction to other team members, as well as ensuring the quality of the team’s output is of a consistently high standard. You will be part of a high performance team and will have the opportunity to excel and grow your career delivering quality at a fast pace.

Responsibilities

• Direct a QA team, and gather information from business stakeholders to verify and prioritise a set of business requirements
• Prepare, execute and document test cases based on Business & Functional Requirements to ensure thorough testing of requirements in a fast paced environment
• Work with clients to understand existing or new processes and systems in order to provide high quality advice and deliverables
• Work attentively with the Expleo testing services (functional, automated and performance) to deliver a seamless overall quality service
• Work closely with the clients’ Technical Architects and Developers and be able to ‘translate’ the business requirements to functional requirements for these teams
• Ensure that the scope of a design iteration doesn't vary unless authorised by the Business Stakeholders
• Report issues to management where these could have an impact on a major deadline
• Mentor less experienced analysts and motivate others to provide innovative solutions for team improvement
• Review test cases written by peers to ensure that all requirements are covered in test case documentation
• Re-test bugs to confirm that they have been corrected
• Review, mentor and assign tasks to junior QA staff
• Bring a quality focus to product releases
• Have a customer mind-set and eye for detail with applications under test

Qualifications

• A degree-level qualification in a Computer Science discipline
• ISTQB certification
• Non-functional testing Experience within banking or finance industries advantageous

Essential skills

• Excellent client-facing skills
• People management skills - introducing and building ways in which people can learn from each other, encouraging mentoring and the transfer of knowledge by designing and delivering learning interventions
• Team work and emotional intelligence
• Good self-management – continuous performance is both a goal and a mind‑set
• Have an innovative approach – a bold thinker and doer, matching creativity with vigilance
• High value on openness and transparency
• Ability to influence Stakeholders
• Excellent time management and the ability to work to tight deadlines

Experience

• Demonstrable experience in a Test lead position as well as 3 years’ experience testing across a variety of environments and industries
• Scoping and creating functional and non-functional test plans and test data, maintaining the integrity of the test environment
• Test estimation and test planning experience essential
• Quality focused with attention to detail