Test Analyst Job Cape Town area,South Africa,IT/Tech

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of experience in software or system testing / quality assurance
Demonstrated experience with both manual and automated testing approaches
Hands-on experience with at least one test automation framework (TOSCA, Selenium, Cypress, or similar)
Solid understanding of Agile testing practices within sprint-based delivery
Experience with defect management and test management tools (Jira, Azure Dev Ops, or equivalent)
SAP testing experience in ECC or S/4

HANA environments is highly advantageous
ISTQB certification (Foundation or above) is advantageous
Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and structured approach to problem solving
Effective communication skills — able to translate technical issues for non-technical audiences
South African citizen or permanent resident with valid right to work in South Africa

Key Responsibilities

Define and own test strategies, test plans, and test cases aligned to project requirements and acceptance criteria
Execute functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end test cycles across assigned work streams
Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using tools such as TOSCA, Selenium, or Cypress
Set up and manage test environments, test data, and supporting test infrastructure
Log, prioritise, and track defects through to resolution using Jira, Azure Dev Ops, or equivalent
Coordinate and facilitate user acceptance testing (UAT) with business stakeholders
Produce clear test reports and communicate quality status to project and programme teams
Continuously improve automation coverage, test frameworks, and testing efficiency
Actively contribute to Agile sprint ceremonies including backlog refinement and sprint reviews
Ensure testing activities address non-functional requirements including performance and security

We are recruiting skilled Test Analysts and QA Engineers — at all levels and across both manual and automation disciplines — for placement on IT projects throughout South Africa. Candidates with experience in SAP testing, automation frameworks, and Agile QA practices

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