Test Engineer

Boardroom Appointments; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 210,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments seeks a detail‑oriented tester to evaluate and execute tests based on technical requirements and client expectations. You will develop and document test methods, identify and report defects, and manage tasks against budgets and timelines.

The role requires a technical degree or equivalent experience, strong English skills, drivers license, and excellent interpersonal abilities to coordinate with clients and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years’ equivalent in a technical field preferred.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• English reading, writing and speaking fluently.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication.
• Must pass a thorough background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Developing an understanding of technical requirements/regulations.
• Developing an understanding of client expectations and testing requests.
• Researching and applying any special rules or requirements.
• Accurately developing and executing test methods for technical and client requirements.
• Documenting test results and defects.
• Managing projects and tasks against budgets and timelines.
• Communicating status to clients and internal teams.

Skills

C++

English fluency

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4 years equivalent in engineering/science/math/technical area

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Bachelor's Degree or 4 years equivalent experience in engineering, science, math, or other technical areas strongly preferred.
• Certification, formal training, or experience may be evaluated and considered instead of educational requirements.
• Valid Drivers License required.
• Knowledge of C++ or other modern, object-oriented programming language(s) is required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is required.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively and professionally communicate orally and in writing with both internal and external parties.
• Must demonstrate high attention to quality, details, correctness, and deadlines.
• Must be able to pass a thorough background investigation.

Responsibilities:

Efficiently Evaluating and Executing Tests by:

• Developing an understanding of technical requirements/regulations.
• Developing an understanding of clients expectations and additional testing requests.
• Researching, identifying, and applying any special rules or other requirements.
• Accurately developing and executing test methods for technical and client requirements.
• Effectively documenting test results and discovered defects.
• Managing projects and tasks against budgets and timelines.

Communicating and Coordinating with Clients by:

• Developing and maintaining professional relationships with all assigned customers.
• Maintaining an understanding of the customer's needs and market position.
• Proactively communicating the status of testing with all relevant internal and external parties.