Test Analyst Team Lead

Salix Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Test Analyst Team Lead in Centurion to oversee testing teams and drive quality assurance strategy across impactful projects. This candidate should have significant experience in system testing and leadership within agile environments. An IT degree is essential, and knowledge of testing standards is preferred. This full-time role offers a chance to lead innovation within the team, contributing positively to quality and efficiency in software delivery.

Qualifications

• 6 - 8 years in system testing (essential)
• 2 - 3 years in a leadership/management role (essential)
• Experience with diverse testing tools and large-scale IT projects (advantageous)
• Experience in financial services or insurance (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full lifecycle of test planning, execution, and reporting.
• Drive test automation strategy; identify and implement efficiency opportunities.
• Manage regression testing, UAT coordination, and cross-team collaboration.
• Represent the testing team at CAB and interdepartmental forums.
• Forecast resourcing needs and execute effective workforce planning.

Skills

Strong leadership and stakeholder management

Excellent planning

Documentation and communication skills

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking and performance management

Education

Bachelors degree in IT or relevant field

Matric (Grade 12)

ISTQB Certification

Job description

Reference : JHB

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On the hunt for a Test Analyst Team Lead in Centurion!

Duties & Responsibilities

There’s a difference between just managing a testing team and leading one to deliver tangible results.

This role is for someone ready to shape quality assurance strategy, lead skilled testers and make a measurable impact on software delivery across diverse high‑stakes projects.

If you have deep SDLC knowledge, thrive in structured yet agile environments and understand how to drive value through automation and process refinement this opportunity is designed for you.

Internal Process

Oversee the full lifecycle of test planning, execution and reporting.

Drive test automation strategy; identify and implement efficiency opportunities.

Manage regression testing, UAT coordination and cross‑team collaboration.

Ensure test environments are controlled and defects are documented and resolved.

Represent the testing team at CAB and interdepartmental forums.

Client Engagement

Serve as the subject matter expert on testing for internal stakeholders.

Ensure consistent feedback loops and alignment with SLAs.

People Management

Lead, mentor and develop the test team.

Forecast resourcing needs and execute effective workforce planning.

Manage performance and development, create a high‑performance culture.

Drive innovation and a learning‑focused work climate.

Finance and Governance

Contribute to budget planning, cost management and operational efficiency.

Ensure governance compliance and risk identification within QA scope.

Qualifications

Matric (Grade 12)

Bachelors degree in IT or relevant field (essential)

ISTQB Certification (desirable)

Experience

6 - 8 years in system testing (essential)

2 - 3 years in a leadership / management role (essential)

Experience with diverse testing tools and large‑scale IT projects (advantageous)

Experience in financial services or insurance (preferred)

Skills & Competencies

Strong leadership and stakeholder management

Excellent planning, documentation and communication skill

Ability to analyse testing protocols and integrate automation

Strategic thinking, decision‑making and performance management

Familiarity with testing standards and quality assurance frameworks

Package & Remuneration

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Vacancy: 1