Test Team Lead

Network Contracting; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Career growth opportunities

Leadership exposure

Collaborative work environment

Challenging and innovative projects

Training and development support

Job summary

Network Contracting is seeking a proactive Test Team Lead to oversee QA across multiple projects. You will mentor the testing team, shape test strategies, manage planning and delivery, and drive test automation while tracking risks.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in Software Testing/QA, 2+ years in a leadership role, strong knowledge of Agile, SDLC/STLC, and test management tools. This on-site role is based in Randburg, South Africa, offering growth, collaboration, and challenging projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Software Testing/QA
• 2+ years in a leadership role
• Experience with Agile methodologies
• Strong knowledge of SDLC and STLC
• Experience with test management tools
• Exposure to test automation

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the testing team
• Develop and execute test strategies
• Manage test planning and delivery
• Track and resolve defects
• Collaborate with business and technical teams
• Drive test automation initiatives
• Monitor testing risks and progress
• Ensure quality and compliance standards

Skills

Leadership

Test planning

Defect management

Stakeholder engagement

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Tools

Test management tools

Job description

Our client is a leading technology organisation focused on innovation, collaboration, and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

The Test Team Lead will oversee testing activities, manage a team of QA professionals, and ensure quality standards are met across multiple projects.

What's in It for You?

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Career growth opportunities
• Leadership exposure
• Collaborative work environment
• Challenging and innovative projects
• Training and development support

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the testing team
• Develop and execute test strategies
• Manage test planning and delivery
• Track and resolve defects
• Collaborate with business and technical teams
• Drive test automation initiatives
• Monitor testing risks and progress
• Ensure quality and compliance standards

Experience

• 5+ years in Software Testing/QA
• 2+ years in a leadership role
• Experience with Agile methodologies
• Strong knowledge of SDLC and STLC
• Experience with test management tools
• Exposure to test automation

Skills

• Leadership and coaching
• Test planning and execution
• Defect management
• Stakeholder engagement
• Problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Time management

Ideal Candidate

You are a proactive leader with a passion for quality, strong technical testing expertise, and the ability to inspire teams while delivering results. You thrive in fast-paced environments and are committed to continuous improvement.

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