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

Datafin IT Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Quality Assurance Lead for an EdTech startup in Johannesburg. This part-time role involves overseeing all aspects of QA for their AVR content development project. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Quality Assurance Engineering, experience in tech/education projects, and strong problem-solving skills. This is a critical position ensuring high standards in educational material.

Qualifications

• Experience in QA for tech / education projects.
• Deep knowledge of QA methodologies and testing protocols.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Quality Assurance methodologies

Technical assessment

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Quality Assurance Engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

DataFin was established in 1999. We pride ourselves on the fact that we have established relationships with industry leaders and a vast majority of our business is repeat business.

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 companys advanced simulations and digital learning materials.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Engagement

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Notes

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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