Test Analyst - AI-Driven Playwright Automation

AES Global; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

AES Global is seeking a Test Analyst to build robust automated test suites with a focus on quality, reliability and AI tooling. You will design, write and maintain tests in Playwright using TypeScript/JavaScript, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Hybrid role based in South Africa, with potential office days in Gqeberha or Johannesburg. Requires 2+ years in software testing and hands-on Playwright experience, plus experience with AI-driven test tooling.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in software testing or test automation.
• Hands-on experience with Playwright (TypeScript/JavaScript).
• Experience using AI tools to generate, review or maintain automated tests.
• National diploma or higher in IT, Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, write and maintain well-structured, reliable automated tests in Playwright using TypeScript/JavaScript.
• Use AI tools to accelerate test creation, maintenance and coverage analysis.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of products and processes.
• Collaborate with testers, developers and internal teams.

Skills

Playwright

TypeScript/JavaScript

Test automation

AI tooling

Education

National diploma or higher in IT/CS

Tools

QMetry

CI/CD

PostgreSQL

Job description

AES Global is seeking a Test Analyst to build robust automated test suites with a focus on quality, reliability and AI tooling. You will design, write and maintain tests in Playwright using TypeScript/JavaScript, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Hybrid role based in South Africa, with potential office days in Gqeberha or Johannesburg. Requires 2+ years in software testing and hands-on Playwright experience, plus experience with AI-driven test tooling.