QA Manager

Boardroom Appointments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments is seeking a QA Manager to institute robust QA processes, oversee manual and automated testing, and drive a test automation strategy across all projects. You will craft test plans, reports, and compliance activities while mentoring the QA team.

You will lead process improvements, develop skills, and ensure product quality aligns with regulatory and policy standards. Join a collaborative team focused on delivering high-quality software solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–5 years leading manual and automated QA teams.
• Experience with CI tools and UI/API automation testing.
• Knowledge of test case management platforms and QA processes.

Responsibilities

• Quality System Management
• Process Design and Improvement
• Compliance Monitoring
• Auditing
• Training and Development
• Data Analysis
• Problem-solving and Decision-making
• Quality Inspection
• Product Development Support
• Customer Feedback Management
• Documentation
• Communication

Skills

CI/CD knowledge

Test management

Automation testing

Mentoring/leadership

Web/mobile UI testing

Education

BSc in Computer Science

Tools

Test case management

Job description

As a QA Manager, you'll be tasked with instituting processes and protocols to refine product test cases and suites across our existing and forthcoming ventures. This role encompasses overseeing both manual and automated test executions, creating strategies, authoring test reports, formulating test plans and strategies, and updating databases to promote ongoing quality enhancements and ensure adherence to regulations and corporate policies.

Your particular emphasis will be on initiating and nurturing a test automation team, equipped with the latest technological tools and frameworks. You will be responsible for deploying this framework across all our existing and upcoming projects.

In collaboration with our skilled team, you'll be instrumental in achieving product objectives by leveraging your superior skills to guarantee the quality of our products. Your responsibilities will also encompass strategic thinking around skill development for the relevant team members.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLSET:

• Minimum of 4 - 5 years of experience in managing manual and automated test/quality assurance teams will be an advantage
• Extensive knowledge and experience with continuous integration tools
• Experience with writing UI automation tests for web and mobile applications
• Experience with API automation testing
• Experience with test case management platforms

A bonus for us would be:

• A tertiary qualification in Computer Science or an equivalent
• Knowledge of security standards, penetration and performance testing

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Quality System Management
• Process Design and Improvement
• Compliance Monitoring
• Auditing
• Training and Development
• Data Analysis
• Problem-solving and Decision-making
• Quality Inspection
• Product Development Support
• Customer Feedback Management
• Documentation
• Communication

COMPETENCIES:

• Drives alignment
• Process thinking focused
• Enthusiastic about mentoring
• Strategic awareness
• Focused on building strong relationships
• Open to seeking and receiving feedback

WHY WORK FOR US:

• We are passionate about the personal development of our team members
• We offer the opportunity to have a purpose in your role
• Positive and productive team culture
• Trust & accountability are important factors in how we work
• We manage our teams based on outcomes, not attendance and understand the value of flexibility and work life balance