Software Tester

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

ITA005823/Jess

Date posted:

Monday, May 25, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

20 000 Monthly

SUMMARY:
An innovative and fast-growing technology company in the SaaS and financial services space is seeking a Junior Software Tester to join their team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented and curious individual who wants to build a career in software quality assurance within a collaborative, high-performing environment.
You will play a key role in ensuring that new features and system enhancements function correctly across various client environments and real-world scenarios. Working closely with experienced QA professionals, developers, and product teams, you will gain hands-on experience in structured testing practices while contributing directly to product quality and release success.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

Test Planning and Execution
Review requirements and develop comprehensive test plans covering core scenarios, edge cases, and regressions
Execute manual test cases for new features in staging and testing environments
Validate system behaviour across different configurations and client setups

Functional and Exploratory Testing
Simulate real-world user scenarios, particularly for business-critical and data-sensitive processes
Verify permission structures, data access controls, and system boundaries
Identify, reproduce, and document defects with clear steps, screenshots, and supporting logs

Regression Testing Support
Maintain and execute regression test suites for key workflows
Assist in pre-release testing cycles to ensure system stability
Perform final regression checks prior to production releases

Collaboration and Continuous Improvement
Work closely with product and development teams to clarify requirements and acceptance criteria
Partner with senior QA team members to improve testing strategies and coverage
Contribute to identifying gaps in test data, processes, and tools

Qualifications and Requirements:

A degree or diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is advantageous
Strong interest in software testing and quality assurance
Solid manual testing skills with a methodical and detail-driven approach
Ability to write clear, structured test cases and detailed bug reports
Familiarity with web applications and testing in staging or pre-production environments

Advantageous but not essential:

Previous experience (approx. 1–2 years) in QA, testing, or product validation
Exposure to SaaS or multi-tenant platforms
Basic knowledge of testing tools (e.g., Postman, Selenium, Cypress)
Understanding of APIs, logs, or debugging tools
Experience working with systems involving complex business rules (e.g., finance, payroll, HR)

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