Test Analyst & Automation

Tracker Connect Ltd; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Centurion, Gauteng, seeks an API Test Automation Analyst to design and execute quality assurance processes. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of relevant testing experience, including API testing tools like ReadyAPI/Postman, proficiency in SQL, and ISTQB certification. This role involves executing test plans, managing test execution, and contributing to a dynamic mobile team. A strong focus on detail and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Qualifications

• 3 years relevant testing experience in API testing.
• Experience with ODATA in RESTful API.
• High attention to detail focusing on quality.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute quality assurance processes.
• Develop test plans and automation strategies.
• Manage test preparation and execution activities.

Skills

API testing tools (ReadyAPI/Postman)

SQL for database querying

Git repositories and branching strategies

Attention to detail

Agile methodologies

Education

Matric or Equivalent certification

ISTQB – Foundation certification

Relevant IT degree or diploma

Job description

Overview

Job Location: Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa. Application Deadline: February 05, 2026.

Introduction

• TRACKER requires the services of an API Test Automation Analyst in the Development and Engineering division. We require a self-starter with an outgoing personality and the ability to communicate at all levels. The successful candidate will be required to facilitate test automation within the testing team.

Job description

• Responsible for designing, developing, and executing quality assurance and control processes, test strategies, test plans and test cases that verify software conformance to defined acceptance criteria.
• In addition to functional and regression testing, the Test Analyst is responsible for quality assurance of non-functional areas such as data integrity and fault finding on systems.
• Responsibilities include but not limited to, linking test cases to business/systems requirements to ensure traceability, execute test cases, log defects and the creation of test ware.
• Test Strategy/approach/plan:
• Develop test plan, approach and scope for automation efforts.
• Provide test estimate input for projects.
• Provides input to continuously improve test methodology.
• Establishes and implements an approach for managing test data.

Requirements Management

• Reviews functional requirements.
• Analyse requirements for completeness, correctness and clarity, to drive the testing effort.
• Has a clear grasp of capabilities that business wants to establish, to shape scenarios.
• Developing Test Scenarios:
• Define automation targets and objectives with Team Lead.
• Analyses and develops the proper test coverage with the stakeholders.
• Traces requirements to test cases to verify test coverage.
• Test Execution:
• Manage own test preparation and execution activities.
• Identify and create necessary test data.
• Executes scenario-based test cases.
• Analyse metrics for quality assessment.
• Reporting:
• Traces coverage and clearance.
• Provides input to standard test metrics and reporting.
• Works within the project team and test team to address issues and report status.
• Defect Management:
• Debug the development and execution of test scripts against test targets.
• Analyse test failures.
• Priorities defects logged with development team.

Minimum requirements

• Matric or Equivalent certification.
• ISTQB – Foundation testing certification is a must.
• ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst is preferable.
• Relevant IT degree or diploma required.
• 3 years relevant testing experience (encompassing the skills and knowledge listed below).
• Of the above testing experience should include, 3 – 5 years’ experience in API testing tools (ReadyAPI/Postman).
• Experience in using ODATA within a RESTful API.
• Experience in using SQL to query databases and using JDBC within API testing.
• Experience in working with Git repositories and branching strategies.
• Experience in software testing should including methodologies (agile, functional and non-functional), test planning, test case development, execution, and quality assessment of test cases.
• Extensive experience developing test cases and test scenarios from story cards/use cases and/or requirements specifications
• High attention to detail with a focus on quality.
• Will be part of a dynamic Mobile team of self-motivated individuals.
• Demonstrates cross-functional expertise and be highly adaptive and flexible with the ability to thrive in a highly complex and ever-changing environment.
• Ability to lead and work independently, or function in a team as needed.
• Ability to effectively communicate ideas across to team members.