Quality Assurance Engineer / Tester (Hybrid)

SUMMARY:
This company values professionals who are detail-oriented, innovative, and resilient. The role involves working directly with internal teams and external clients, often solving complex problems that have never been tackled before.

POSITION INFO:

The work culture emphasizes continuous growth, teamwork, and personal development. Creativity, confidence, and a passion for problem-solving are just as important as technical skills.

This is an opportunity to be part of a team that is making a tangible difference in improving connectivity and access to digital services throughout Africa.

A dynamic and forward-thinking technology company is seeking a Junior Quality Assurance Analyst to join their growing team. This role is ideal for recent graduates or individuals with a relevant degree who are passionate about quality and technology. Based in Cape Town or JHB with flexible hybrid working options, this opportunity offers hands-on experience in delivering high-impact software solutions across the African continent.

The successful candidate will become part of a dedicated quality assurance team working closely with experienced software engineers. Together, they will ensure that every product released is reliable, user-friendly, and aligns with business and customer needs.

This is not just a testing role—it’s an opportunity to contribute to innovative projects that span across mobile applications, GIS mapping, hardware provisioning, network automation, and financial platforms. The Junior Quality Assurance Analyst will also engage with end users to better understand requirements and help translate them into effective, testable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed software and user interface testing
• Translate functional and business requirements into structured test plans and test cases
• Test software for performance, scalability, and maintainability
• Identify usability issues and functional defects in user interfaces
• Collaborate with software developers throughout the software development lifecycle
• Use bug tracking and QA management tools to log and manage issues
• Assist in the build and release management process
• Create and maintain software user guides and documentation

Requirements

• A relevant Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or similar
• Strong logical thinking and analytical problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and a passion for delivering quality outcomes
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Willingness to learn new tools, systems, and technologies

Candidates without a degree must have a minimum of three years of professional experience in software testing or quality assurance.

The Ideal Candidate

This role would suit someone who is:

• A quick learner with a strong interest in software and systems
• Technically savvy and comfortable with a range of platforms and tools
• Confident in identifying gaps and suggesting improvements
• Personable, proactive, and professional in customer interactions
• Eager to develop within a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment