Quality Assurance Manager

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Hybrid work model

Health and wellness benefits

Professional growth and certification

Supportive team focused on quality

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a meticulous and experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead the QA team. You will develop and implement QA strategies, manage the team, and drive quality across the product development lifecycle.

The role offers a hybrid work model balancing in-person collaboration with remote flexibility and opportunities for growth and certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, with at least 2 years in a management or leadership role.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing QA strategies and processes.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, testing methodologies, and defect tracking tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive quality assurance strategies and test plans for all products and services.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of QA engineers, overseeing their performance and professional development.
• Implement and refine QA processes, methodologies, and tools to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate closely with development, product management, and operations teams to identify and resolve defects.
• Establish and track key quality metrics, providing regular reports on product quality and QA team performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Software development lifecycle

Testing methodologies

Defect tracking tools

QA leadership

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field

Tools

Defect tracking tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a meticulous and experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead their QA team based in Bloemfontein . This role is critical in ensuring the highest standards of product quality and reliability. You will be responsible for developing and implementing robust QA strategies, managing the QA team, and fostering a culture of quality throughout the product development lifecycle. The hybrid work model allows for a balance between essential in-person collaboration and remote flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive quality assurance strategies and test plans for all products and services.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of QA engineers, overseeing their performance and professional development.
• Implement and refine QA processes, methodologies, and tools to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate closely with development, product management, and operations teams to identify and resolve defects.
• Establish and track key quality metrics, providing regular reports on product quality and QA team performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in Quality Assurance , with at least 2 years in a management or leadership role.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing QA strategies and processes.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, testing methodologies, and defect tracking tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Hybrid work model offering work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth and certification.
• A supportive team environment focused on delivering exceptional quality.