QA Specialist | Contract

IQ Business Group; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Part time

Job summary

IQ Business Group in Welgemoed, Cape Town, seeks a QA Specialist on a 12-month contract to design and execute testing for web and mobile apps in a hybrid setup (3 days on-site; 2 days WFH). You will develop test plans, write and run test cases, report bugs with reproduction steps, and implement automation strategies to speed up release cycles while ensuring quality.

The ideal candidate has a strong automation background, including Playwright, and a proactive approach to improving testing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in testing websites/web applications and mobile applications.
• Experience with regression and load/stress testing.
• Playwright experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Web and Mobile-App Test Plans with defined scope, approach, resources and schedule.
• Design, write and execute test cases to verify software functionality.
• Find and report bugs with replication steps; document them.
• Write automated tests where possible to speed up testing and improve reliability.
• Conduct regression testing after fixes or new features.
• Collaborate with development to understand features and testing scope; discuss bugs.
• Document testing processes, results, and discrepancies for future reference.
• Test system performance under heavy loads and stress conditions.
• Perform usability and accessibility testing to meet user-friendly and accessibility standards.
• Stay updated on the latest testing tools, strategies, and industry trends.

Skills

Test planning & execution

Automation testing

Problem-solving

Communication

Independent working

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related

Tools

Playwright

Load testing tools

Job description

iqbusiness is seeking to employ a **QA Specialist**on a 12-month contract to collaborate with an international partner from our offices in Welgemoed, Cape Town, Northern Suburbs. This is a hybrid role (3 days on-site; 2 days WFH). As a QA specialising in web and mobile environments, you will design and execute rigorous test frameworks and automation strategies to ensure product excellence. You will leverage critical thinking and clear communication to challenge existing workflows and drive the continual improvement of testing disciplines across the development lifecycle. The ideal candidate possesses a deep technical background in automation technologies and a proactive approach to refining quality standards.Key Responsibilities:* Develop and Implement Web and Mobile-App Test Plans: Create comprehensive testing plans that detail the scope, approach, resources, and schedule of intended testing activities.* Based on the requirements, design, write, and execute test cases to verify that the software works as expected.* Responsible for finding and reporting bugs within the system. Document the bug, how it was found, and the steps to reproduce it.* Where possible, write automated tests or use existing testing tools to speed up the testing process and make it more reliable.* After bugs have been fixed or new features added, conduct regression testing to ensure that previously working features still function as expected.* Work closely with the development team to understand the features and functionality to be tested and to discuss any bugs or issues found during testing.* Document testing processes, results, and discrepancies for future reference and for use by other teams and stakeholders.* Test how systems perform under heavy loads and stress, to ensure it can handle peak times.* Conduct usability and accessibility testing to ensure the product is user-friendly, easy to navigate and meets accessibility standards.* Proactively stay updated on the latest testing tools, strategies, and industry trends.Minimum Requirements:* Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field* 4+ years of relevant experience in testing websites and web applications, and mobile applications* Experience working on complex websites and applications* Experience in regression and load/stress testing* Playwright experience* Automation experienceSkills Required:* Strong organisational and time management skills* Excellent problem-solving and communication skills* Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment*Note: As all business roles require honesty in the handling of or access to cash, finances, financial systems, or confidential information, our recruitment process requires that the following background checks be completed: credit, criminal, ID, and qualification verification.**iqbusiness is committed to sustainable growth and transformation; we embrace diversity and employ previously disadvantaged individuals.*