Senior Software Tester / Tester Lead

Cape Town
Salary: R50 000.00 - R60 000.00 Per Month
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: IT
Reference: BIT004188/Rein

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Employer: Network Recruitment

Our client is looking for a Senior Software Tester / Tester Lead to join their team in Cape Town. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-quality software development within the Supply Chain industry. If you have extensive experience in software testing and are eager to take on a leadership role, we want to hear from you.

Primary Responsibilities:

Lead and manage a small team of Software Testers to deliver high-quality results within the agreed timelines.
Conduct various types of testing, including manual, automated, functional, regression, and performance testing.
Collaborate with Developers to troubleshoot and resolve issues, ensuring a smooth development and testing process.
Accurately document test cases, results, and defects, maintaining high standards of quality.
Report on test results and defects clearly and concisely, ensuring effective communication with all stakeholders.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes and practices within the team.

Key Requirements:

5-6 years of experience in software testing, preferably within the Supply Chain industry.
Strong experience with manual and automated testing tools, such as Selenium, Jira, and TestRail.
Solid understanding of software development and testing methodologies like Agile and Scrum.
A tertiary qualification (National Diploma, Degree, or equivalent) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Proven experience managing and mentoring one or two Software Testers.
Exceptional attention to detail, a methodical approach to testing, and strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to document test cases and defects clearly and work effectively with the development team.

Personal Requirements:

Excellent communication skills to report on test results and defects clearly and concisely.
Strong critical thinking and analytical abilities to identify and resolve issues.
Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and follow strict testing procedures.
A willingness to continually contribute to improving testing practices and processes.

Secondary (Advantageous) Skills:

Experience testing within the international Supply Chain, Logistics, or Freight Forwarding industries.
Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and scripting.
Experience with API testing and integration testing.
Knowledge of CI/CD practices and understanding of regulatory compliance in software development.

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For more IT jobs, please visit www.networkrecruitment.co.za

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles/positions.

For more information contact:
Reinie Du Preez
Senior Specialist Recruitment Consultant
E-mail: rdpreez@networkrecruitment.co.za

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About Network Recruitment

Network Recruitment

Network Recruitment is a leading specialist recruitment company in the fields of IT, Finance and Engineering.

Since our establishment in 1987, we have been at the forefront of the specialist recruitment industry. Network Recruitment’s key to success is the focus on delivering superior quality service by developing and maintaining an exclusive focus on sourcing high-calibre skills for medium-sized to JSE-listed companies operating in these three niche sectors across South Africa.

Our experience in permanent and contract-based recruitment enables us to provide you with recruitment solutions that meet your long- and short-term needs.

Network Recruitment is a division of ADvTECH Resourcing, the recruitment arm of the national JSE-listed ADvTECH Limited Group a leader in quality education, training, skills development and placement services.