Quality Assurance Lead - QA/M&E Expert (Freelance) (3month - 12 month)

Datafin; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering EdTech startup is seeking a Quality Assurance Lead for a 3 to 12-month freelance position. The successful candidate will manage the QA process, ensuring high standards of technical functionality and educational quality for immersive learning content. This role demands a detail-oriented professional committed to maintaining the integrity of advanced simulations and digital learning materials.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quality Assurance, Engineering, or related field required.
• Experience in QA for tech/education projects is a must.
• Deep knowledge of QA methodologies and testing protocols essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee content and system testing workflows.
• Conduct technical and functional QA assessments.
• Lead issue tracking, resolution cycles, and reporting.

Skills

Quality

Assurance

Lead

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Quality Assurance, Engineering, or related field

Job description

ENVIRONMENT:

Our client, a pioneering EdTech startup at the forefront of STEM education technology, is recruiting a Quality Assurance Lead (Freelance) (3month - 12 month) to oversee QA and Monitoring & Evaluation for their flagship AVR Content Development Project. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with a strong commitment to educational quality and technical precision. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the end-to-end QA process, ensuring that all immersive learning content meets the highest standards of technical functionality, reliability, and pedagogical effectiveness. This position plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity and excellence of the company’s advanced simulations and digital learning materials.

DUTIES:

• Oversee content and system testing workflows
• Conduct technical and functional QA assessments
• Maintain alignment with performance, usability, and compatibility benchmarks
• Lead issue tracking, resolution cycles, and reporting

REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree in Quality Assurance, Engineering, or related field
• Experience in QA for tech/education projects
• Deep knowledge of QA methodologies and testing protocols
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills

While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.

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Desired Skills:

• Quality
• Assurance
• Lead