QA Lead
7 months ago
We are seeking an experienced QA Lead to join our team at JOBJACK. As the QA Lead, you will be prviding technical leadership and guidance within the quality assurance team and organization and ensure the successful delivery of software testing projects by leveraging QA expertise and leadership skills. You will play a crucial role in establishing and maintaining quality assurance processes, defining testing strategies, and implementing best practices to deliver high-quality software.
**The Role**:
This is a summary of the QA Lead role and the key responsibilities:
**1. Test Strategy and Planning**:
- Develop a comprehensive test strategy to meet product quality goals, incorporating considerations for functionality, security, performance, and scalability.
- Communicate and promote best practices in quality assurance throughout the testing and product development lifecycle.
- Plan testing activities, resource allocation, and timelines to ensure effective test coverage.
- Define test objectives, scope, and requirements for each testing phase.
- Identify potential risks and mitigation strategies for successful test execution.
**2. Test Execution and Maintenance**:
- Execute, review, and maintain test cases, ensuring thorough testing coverage for all aspects of the product.
- Create test scenarios that adhere to established patterns, promoting clarity and ease of understanding for the QA team.
- Contribute to the overall quality of the testing process by addressing edge cases, errors, and anomalies.
- Critically review testing tasks, ensuring appropriate sizing and prioritization for continuous integration and incremental delivery.
- Implement necessary technical controls to enhance the quality of the testing process.
**3. Quality Assurance Processes**:
- Define and enforce quality assurance processes and standards.
- Conduct regular reviews and audits to ensure compliance with QA standards.
- Implement new tools, techniques, and methodologies to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness.
- Encourage experimentation and learning within the QA team to drive continuous improvement.
- Monitor industry trends and best practices to stay updated on emerging QA technologies.
- Take charge of relevant QA sprint-related ceremonies:
- Sprint Retrospective
- Sprint planning
- Backlog refinement
**4. Collaboration and Communication**:
- Communicate with stakeholders to understand project requirements and priorities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, product management, and operations.
- Participate in project planning, status meetings, and release planning sessions.
- Address stakeholder concerns and prioritise testing activities based on project needs.
**5. Team Leadership and Development**:
- Lead and manage the QA team effectively.
- Craft and host the onboarding experience for new QA team members.
- Provide mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities to team members.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the QA team.
- Facilitate knowledge sharing and skill development among team members.
- Conduct probation and performance evaluations as well as regular feedback to team members.
**Requirements**:
- 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance
- Prior experience in a leadership or management role in QA
- Strong understanding of quality assurance processes, methodologies, test case design, and defect tracking
- Experience with test planning, test case creation, and execution
- Proficient in using testing tools and frameworks
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities
- Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality results
- Experience with Agile development methodologies
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Certifications in quality assurance or related fields are a plus
**Benefits**:
- Hybrid model - with our Tyger Valley-based office, which includes remote days and weeks
- Flexible hours - your day starts anytime between 6 am and 9 am
- Leave - we offer a generous leave package of 20 days in your first year and 25 days from year 2
- No dress code
- Culture - it's our top priority
- Upskilling - access to Audible and Udemy courses, on dedicated company time
- Autonomy to work towards objectives and not tasks
- Report directly to the company CTO, no red tape.
-
Quality Assurance
7 months ago
Bellville, South Africa Sanlam Full timeAbout the Company- Santam is the market leader in the general insurance industry in Southern Africa. We are a large, diversified, expanding, and transforming company and whilst based in South Africa, we are rapidly moving into a number of emerging markets, both in Africa and Asia.- Our success is rooted in our passion for our clients and everything we do is...
-
Quality Assurance Team Leader
7 months ago
Bellville, South Africa Santam Full timeAbout the Company Santam is the market leader in the general insurance industry in Southern Africa. We are a large, diversified, expanding, and transforming company and whilst based in South Africa, we are rapidly moving into a number of emerging markets, both in Africa and Asia. Our success is rooted in our passion for our clients and everything we do is...
-
Quality Coach
2 weeks ago
Bellville, South Africa CX-International Full time**Role purpose** The quality coach will provide supplementary coaching, above and beyond our leadership population, to ensure we are delivering world class customer service and sales experiences, to our wide portfolio of customers. Link between the QA department and the wider business increasing visibility of performance. Delivering exemplary coaching...
-
Call Centre Team Leader
4 days ago
Bellville, South Africa Bridgena Barnard Personnel Group Full timeN/Subs Sales Call Centre requires the services of an experienced Team Lead to manage a small team of Sales Agents Matric essential Team lead exp of at least 18 months essential Experience in a Call Centre with Sales activity not negotiable (Inbound and outbound) Training, QA, motivation and developing staff will be a main focus **Job Types**: Full-time,...
-
Sales Consultant
2 weeks ago
Bellville, South Africa LynkSA Full timeRole Title: Sales Consultant Reports to: Chief Marketing Officer Main Purpose of the Role: To source leads and sell insurance products to customers. Key Responsibilities: (The primary tasks, functions and deliverables of the role) 1. To source clients, within required service levels and profitability in order to achieve given targets. 2. Negotiate and...
-
Sales Performance Enhancement Flm
5 days ago
Bellville, South Africa Santam Full timeWho are we? Santam is the market leader in the general insurance industry in Southern Africa. We are a large, diversified, expanding and transforming company and whilst based in South Africa, we are rapidly moving into a number of emerging markets, both in Africa and Asia. Our success is rooted in our passion for our clients and everything we do is centred...
-
Supply Planning Manager
7 days ago
Bellville, South Africa Cipla Full time**Purpose** - Manage, analyse, and lead the supply planning portfolios for all Cipla Africa based manufacturing sites and own, manage and lead the demand fulfilment and customer service for 3rd party suppliers. Also lead and manage the Inbound Logistics Team as part of the supply planning function. - Complex role with multiple facets and both highly...
-
Automaton Tester
2 weeks ago
Bellville, South Africa Santam Full timeCAREER OPPORTUNITY The Guidewire Core Insurance platform has a position available for an Automation Tester who will be based in Bellville or Johannesburg The incumbent will take responsibility of the Testing process, tools, techniques and standards that meets business requirements on the Santam Core Insurance Platform PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES Analyses and...
-
Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa Clever Heads Personnel Full timeClever Heads Personnel offers an exciting opportunity for a Technical Software Development Intern to join our team in Bellville. As a key member of our technical department, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality software through thorough testing and development.**Job Overview:**We are looking for a skilled and passionate individual who is eager...
-
Quality Assurance Manager: Sanlam Direct Cape
2 weeks ago
Bellville, South Africa Sanlam Full timeWho are we? Sanlam Life Ltd is one of the top financial services providers in the South African market. We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our financial advisors. We know that you have hopes for your future - your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our financial advisors...
-
Supply Planner
7 months ago
Bellville, South Africa Cipla Full time**Department**: Supply Chain - Planning **Employment Type**: Permanent **Job Purpose**: - Coordinate with demand planning team and manufacturing sites/3rd party suppliers to optimize inventory and stock supply security. Manage and coordinate the supply plan commitments, determining priorities and implementing strategies to reduce out-of-stock and...
-
Design and Trend Specialist
2 weeks ago
Bellville, South Africa Pepkor Speciality Full timeAn exciting opportunity to be part of a new Womenswear brand launching in South Africa. We’re seeking an experienced Womenswear Team Lead: Trend & Design Specialist to drive seasonal strategies, trend forecasting, and product development for our women’s collection. This role focuses on identifying key trends, aligning design with market demands, and...
-
Supply Planner
2 weeks ago
Bellville, South Africa Cipla Full time**Division**: Supply Chain Management **Department**: Demand Planning **Employment Type**: Permanent **Job Purpose**: - Coordinate with demand planning team and manufacturing sites/3rd party suppliers to optimize inventory and stock supply security. Manage and coordinate the supply plan commitments, determining priorities and implementing strategies to...
-
Senior Qs
2 weeks ago
Bellville, South Africa AECOM Full time**Technical Excellence**: + Facilitates over and coordinate small - mid-size projects. + Liaises with the project Executive and the client body to establish and implement a clear project brief. + Accountable for a variety of complex deliverables throughout the lifecycle of a project + Briefs the team on the project scope to ensure roles and...
-
Supply Planner
7 days ago
Bellville, South Africa Cipla Full time**Department**: Supply Chain - Planning **Employment Type**: Permanent **Job Purpose**: - Coordinate with demand planning team and manufacturing sites/3rd party suppliers to optimize inventory and stock supply security. Manage and coordinate the supply plan commitments, determining priorities and implementing strategies to reduce out-of-stock and...
-
Bim Modeller
2 weeks ago
Bellville, South Africa AECOM Full timeCompany Description **At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.** We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas,...
-
Chief Bim Modeller
7 days ago
Bellville, South Africa AECOM Full timeCompany Description **At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.** We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas,...
-
Head:program and Project Management and Delivery
7 months ago
Bellville, South Africa Sanlam Full time**JOB OVERVIEW** **The Head of Project Delivery** is responsible for overseeing the successful execution and timely completion of projects within Santam. This role involves strategic planning, resource allocation, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. The goal is to drive efficiency, quality, and collaboration across project teams to achieve...
-
IT Risk Manager
8 months ago
Bellville, South Africa Sanlam Full time**Who are we?** Sanlam Group Technology is responsible for the provision of a digitally enabled technology service as a group COE, drive business and transformation and provide group-wide digital and data architecture. We operate the various technology platforms and shared services, ensure Cyber and Information Security resilience, and act as technology...
-
Professional Surveyor
4 months ago
Bellville, South Africa AECOM Full time**Company Description** Work with Us. Change the World.** At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the...