Tester

CVQuest; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

CVQuest is seeking Software Quality Assurance Engineers and Testers to design test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures, and to document defects for developers so the product meets specifications.

You will perform System, Integration and Regression testing, analyse results, track defects, prepare reports, and maintain QA documentation while keeping up to date with testing techniques.

Qualifications

• Understanding of computer programming and software development.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems and perform complex system tests.
• Creative thinking skills.
• Knowledge of various programming languages (e.g. HTML5, Jaca Script, CSS) advantageous
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on the company’s success.
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills.
• Team player.
• Good time-management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good organisational skills and detail-oriented mindset.
• Willingness to work additional hours when and as needed.
• Willingness to learn and grow QA and Testing knowledge in line with the Redi Software Tester Skills Matrix.

Responsibilities

• Analyse system needs, use cases, and requirements for validity and feasibility.
• Collaborate closely with team members and departments to ensure smooth communication and coordination.
• Participate actively in daily meetings with other departments to understand project needs and updates.
• Execute all levels of testing, including System, Integration, and Regression testing.
• Perform both Functional and Non-functional testing as required.
• Analyse test results, identify errors, bugs, and usability issues, and prepare comprehensive reports.
• Track and manage software defects and inconsistencies, providing recommendations for repairs.
• Provide QA support and maintain relevant documentation.
• Stay up to date with software programming and software test design advancements.

Skills

Programming knowledge

Troubleshooting

Creative thinking

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Software testing qualification

Tools

HTML5

Jaca Script

CSS

Job description

General Purpose / Description

What Software Quality Assurance Engineers and Testers Do. Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures. Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers. Identify, analyse, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content.

Objective

Testing and assessing software to ensure the specifications are met and that the product work as intended.

Duties and responsibilities

• Analyse system needs, use cases, and requirements for validity and feasibility.
• Collaborate closely with team members and departments to ensure smooth communication and coordination.
• Participate actively in daily meetings with other departments to understand project needs and updates.
• Execute all levels of testing, including System, Integration, and Regression testing.
• Perform both Functional and Non-functional testing as required.
• Analyse test results, identify errors, bugs, and usability issues, and prepare comprehensive reports.
• Track and manage software defects and inconsistencies, providing recommendations for repairs.
• Provide QA support and maintain relevant documentation.
• Stay up to date with software programming and software test design advancements.

Requirements and qualifications

• Understanding of computer programming and software development.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems and perform complex system tests.
• Creative thinking skills.
• Knowledge of various programming languages (e.g. HTML5, Jaca Script, CSS) advantageous
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on the company’s success.
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills.
• Team player.
• Good time-management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good organisational skills and detail-oriented mindset.
• Willingness to work additional hours when and as needed.
• Willingness to learn and grow QA and Testing knowledge in line with the Redi Software Tester Skills Matrix.

Qualifications

• Software testing qualification (Optional)