Senior Test Analyst

Sabenza It Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a Senior Test Analyst in Cape Town to join an innovative retail client. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience, strong manual testing, SQL skills, and a solid understanding of Agile methodologies. This is an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience as a Senior Test Analyst.
• Strong knowledge of structured test methods and processes.
• Hands-on experience testing complex user interfaces.

Skills

Manual testing

SQL

Agile environments

Functional testing

System testing

Integration testing

Regression testing

API testing

Education

Degree or Diploma in Information Technology or related field

Formal software testing training (ISEB, ISTQB CTFL)

Advanced testing certification (ISTQB CTAL)

Tools

Remedy

Automated testing tools

Job description

Job Description

Join one of South Africa's leading retail innovators, where technology meets customer experience.

Our client is redefining the way customers shop — using cutting‑edge digital platforms, data insights, and agile delivery to stay ahead of the curve.

They're looking for a Senior Test Analyst to bring precision, structure, and passion for quality into their fast‑paced environment.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Information Technology or a related field – essential
• Formal software testing training (ISEB, ISTQB CTFL) – essential
• Advanced testing certification (ISTQB CTAL) – desired
• 4+ years' experience as a Senior Test Analyst with solid manual testing and SQL skills – essential
• Proven background in Agile testing environments – essential
• Strong knowledge of functional, system, integration, and regression testing – essential
• Expertise in structured test methods and processes – essential
• Hands‑on experience testing complex user interfaces – essential
• Understanding of QA within Scrum and Agile methodologies – essential
• Familiarity with API testing, automated tools, and Remedy or similar configuration management tools – desired
• Testing experience in the retail sector – desired
• Exposure to performance testing and UAT processes – desired