Remote Junior QA Tester Apprenticeship — Mentored & Paid

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote apprenticeship

Structured online training

Mentorship from senior testers

Career pathway to full-time QA

Job summary

Placements24 is offering a Junior Software Tester Apprenticeship that you can complete entirely from home in South Africa. You will be trained in testing methodologies, bug reporting, and QA best practices while collaborating with development teams in a virtual setting to gain real hands-on experience.

The program provides structured online training, mentorship from senior testers, and exposure to functional, regression, and usability testing, with a clear pathway to a full-time QA role on

Qualifications

• A strong aptitude for detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving.
• Completion of Grade 12 (Matric) with a good pass in Mathematics.
• A degree or diploma in IT, Computer Science, or a related field is advantageous but not essential.
• A foundational understanding of software development life cycles and basic testing concepts is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective remote interaction.
• Self-discipline and strong time management skills to work autonomously.
• A reliable internet connection and a suitable remote working environment.
• Must be legally eligible to work in South Africa.
• While the role is remote, candidates residing in or having ties to the Polokwane region are encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new tools and technologies quickly.

Responsibilities

• Execute manual test cases and report defects clearly and concisely using bug tracking systems.
• Assist in developing and maintaining test cases and test scenarios.
• Participate in the review of requirements and design documents to provide early feedback on testability.
• Collaborate with developers and other QA team members in a remote environment to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Learn to perform different types of testing, including functional, regression, and usability testing.
• Contribute to automated testing efforts under the guidance of senior testers.
• Document test results and prepare test summary reports.
• Actively participate in remote team meetings, including daily stand-ups and retrospectives.
• Adhere to testing best practices and contribute to the continuous improvement of the QA process.
• Maintain clear communication channels with the remote team regarding testing progress and any impediments.

Job description

Placements24 is offering a Junior Software Tester Apprenticeship that you can complete entirely from home in South Africa. You will be trained in testing methodologies, bug reporting, and QA best practices while collaborating with development teams in a virtual setting to gain real hands-on experience.

The program provides structured online training, mentorship from senior testers, and exposure to functional, regression, and usability testing, with a clear pathway to a full-time QA role on