Test Automation Manager

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

ITE007796/DEP

Date posted:

Friday, June 26, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

TBC Annually

SUMMARY:

Are you an experienced Test Automation professional ready to take on a leadership role in a fast-growing, tech-driven environment? This is your opportunity to lead high-performing QA teams while driving quality, automation, and innovation across complex systems.

POSITION INFO:
A leading organisation is seeking a Test Automation Manager to drive quality assurance strategy and ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable products. This role plays a critical part in enabling business growth by maintaining product quality, managing risk, and leading automation initiatives across the full product lifecycle.
You will lead a team of QA specialists while working closely with developers, architects, product owners, and other stakeholders to deliver robust and reliable software solutions. The environment promotes collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement, making it ideal for someone who thrives in a leadership role and enjoys working on complex systems.

Why apply:

Leadership opportunity within a strategic QA function
Work on enterprise-level systems and scalable platforms
Exposure to modern automation tools and frameworks
Collaborative, agile-driven environment
Opportunity to influence product quality and business outcomes

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage a team of QA and automation specialists
Drive the implementation of test automation frameworks and strategies
Oversee product testing to ensure high-quality, error-free releases
Collaborate with stakeholders to define scope, requirements, and testing strategies
Design and maintain automated test cases and frameworks
Identify risks, dependencies, and performance bottlenecks across systems
Ensure alignment with QA standards, methodologies, and best practices
Contribute to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across teams

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Education:

BSc in Information Science or related qualification
ISTQB certification

Experience:

Minimum 4+ years of QA experience
Minimum 4+ years in a management or leadership role
4–6 years of test automation experience
Experience in HR, Payroll, Time & Attendance, or Finance systems is advantageous

Technical Skills:

Strong programming knowledge (OOP)
Experience with Python, C#, or Node.js
Expertise in automation frameworks such as Playwright and Robot Framework
API testing experience (Postman, RestAssured, SOAPUI)
Performance testing using JMeter
Version control using GitHub
Experience with CI/CD pipelines
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies
Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, and XRAY
Knowledge of relational databases, SaaS platforms, and cloud environments

Additional Requirements:

Strong leadership and people management skills
Ability to break down complex problems and manage deliverables effectively
Ability to work both independently and within a team

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Frankie Deppe
Specialist Recruitment Consultant
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