2,048 Qa Tester jobs in South Africa

My client based in Bellville is currently looking for a QA Tester to join their team on a permanent basis.

IT / Finance

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• ISTQB certification (or similar software testing qualification) - preferred
• Minimum 4 years' experience in a QA or software testing role

• Plan, design, and execute manual and automated test cases across different environments
• Perform exploratory, usability, functional, integration, and regression testing
• Conduct regression testing after updates to ensure system stability
• Develop, maintain, and execute test scripts using Test Café (TypeScript)
• Perform root cause analysis of defects and report findings to the Test Lead Analyst
• Test web, mobile, back-end systems, APIs, and GUIs
• Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with clients and stakeholders
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and support teams to ensure quality standards are met
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes, documentation, and SOPs

• Attention to detail - able to spot inconsistencies and errors quickly
• Analytical thinking - strong problem-solving skills to identify root causes.
• Communication skills - clear verbal and written communication with technical and non-technical teams
• Collaboration - ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams
• Adaptability - comfortable working in agile and evolving environments

If you are ready for the next exciting step in your career, and would like to apply, please send us your updated CV to review.

• computer science
• ISTQB
• UAT testing
• Agile

Job Title:
QA Tester (Manual & Automation) – Selenium & Java

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled
QA Tester
with expertise in
manual testing
and solid knowledge of
test automation
. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with
Selenium, Java, and testing tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Excel
, and will play a key role in ensuring high-quality software delivery across the SDLC.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute
  test plans, test cases, and test scripts
  for software applications.
• Perform
  functional, regression, integration, and performance testing
  to validate product quality.
• Identify, document, and track defects using
  Jira
  or equivalent bug-tracking tools.
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and business analysts to clarify requirements and ensure quality standards are met.
• Analyze test results, prepare reports, and present findings to stakeholders.
• Participate in
  design and requirements reviews
  to provide QA input early in the development process.
• Stay up to date with industry best practices, testing methodologies, and emerging tools.
• Act as the
  quality assurance go-to person
  within the team, providing guidance and sign-off on deliverables.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3+ years' experience
  in software testing with exposure to both manual and automation testing.
• Strong working knowledge of
  Selenium
  and
  Java
  for test automation.
• Proficiency with
  Jira, Confluence, and Excel
  for test management and documentation.
• Sound understanding of
  testing best practices, QA methodologies, and defect lifecycle management
  .
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Exposure to
  CI/CD tools
  (e.g., Jenkins, Git).
• Experience with
  API testing
  (e.g., Postman, RestAssured).
• Knowledge of
  performance testing tools
  (e.g., JMeter).
• ISTQB or other QA certification.

A dynamic digital solutions company in Johannesburg is seeking a detail-oriented juniorQA Tester with 2 to3 years of experience to join their tech-driven team.

This is your chance to work with a company innovating in energy analytics, smart infrastructure, and utility digitisation , developing platforms that power smarter, more sustainable cities.

Design and execute manual and automated test cases.

Identify, document, and track bugs.

Collaborate with developers and product teams to ensure high-quality releases.

Perform regression, functional, and performance testing.

Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes.

2 to3 years of QA or software testing experience.

Familiarity with testing tools (e.g., Selenium, Postman, JIRA).

Solid understanding of QA methodologies and SDLC.

Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Experience testing web applications and APIs.

My client is seeking to hire a QA Tester in Cape Town.

1. Develop comprehensive test plans and scenarios based on software requirements.
2. Create and execute tests on software usability.
3. Perform functional, regression, and integration testing.
4. Analyze test results on errors or bugs, and usability.
5. Prepare reports and documentation on all aspects related to the software testing carried out and report to the design team.
6. Interact with various teams to understand product requirements.
7. Troubleshoot and debug, identifying defects in detail.
8. Participate in design reviews and provide input on requirements, product design, and potential problems.

1. Bachelor’s degree and/or certificates in IT or related field.
2. 1 year of experience in QA testing.
3. Strong communication (written and presentation) skills.
4. Teamwork skills.
5. Troubleshooting abilities.
6. Flexibility/adaptability.
7. Time management skills.
8. Problem-solving skills.
9. Ability to work autonomously.
10. Experience in manual testing.

You will benefit from:

1. Experience in automated testing.
2. Familiarity with agile principles and Jira/Confluence.

Please Note:
- If you have not been contacted within two weeks (post CV submission date), please consider your application unsuccessful.
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We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled Intermediate QA Tester to join our growing team. You will be responsible for designing and executing test plans, identifying and documenting bugs, and collaborating closely with developers, product managers, and fellow testers to ensure our software products meet high standards of quality and performance.

Review and analyze system specifications and requirements

Design, develop, and execute test plans and test cases (manual and automated)

Identify, record, and document thoroughly any bugs or defects

Perform regression testing when bugs are resolved

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle

Track quality assurance metrics, like defect densities and open defect counts

Suggest process improvements to enhance product quality and testing efficiency

Work with test management tools like JIRA, TestRail, or Zephyr

4+ years of experience in software testing or QA

Solid knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, and processes

Experience with both manual and automated testing (e.g., Selenium, Postman, Cypress)

Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies

Experience with API testing and tools (e.g., Postman, REST Assured)

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

ISTQB certification or similar

Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI)

Exposure to performance or security testing tools (e.g., JMeter, OWASP ZAP)

Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git )

Role: Intermediate QA Tester (Manual + Automation)

Location: Remote

Engagement: Permanent role OR contract

Start: Immediate (flexible for right candidate)

Salary: R30K - R45K per month

• Design, execute, & document manual test cases across web apps (front/backend event management).
• Build and maintain lightweight automated tests to accelerate regression coverage over time.
• Work with product managers, developers, sales, & support to ensure quality across release lifecycle.
• Report defects clearly and confidently, with actionable detail and stakeholder awareness.
• Contribute to shaping the QA strategy, balancing risk and coverage in a fast-moving startup context.

• 2 - 3 years of QA experience, with exposure to both manual and automated testing.
• Ability to confidently handle both UI testing and backend/API/database testing.
• Familiarity with automation frameworks (Selenium, Playwright, Robot, or similar).
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and testing in agile sprint cycles.
• Excellent communication skills: can write crisp bug reports and explain issues to non-technical stakeholders.
• Self-driven, curious, and adaptable, thrives in a small business where things move quickly.
• Some exposure to Salesforce or other CRM systems.
• Experience in ticketing, booking, or event management platforms.
• Prior experience in a startup or small team.

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Quality Assurance and Consulting
• Industries: Software Development

Role: Intermediate QA Tester (Manual + Automation)

Location: Remote

Engagement: Permanent role OR contract

Start: Immediate (flexible for right candidate)

Salary: R30K - R45K per month

• Design, execute, & document manual test cases across web apps (front/backend event management).
• Build and maintain lightweight automated tests to accelerate regression coverage over time.
• Work with product managers, developers, sales, & support to ensure quality across release lifecycle.
• Report defects clearly and confidently, with actionable detail and stakeholder awareness.
• Contribute to shaping the QA strategy, balancing risk and coverage in a fast-moving startup context.

• 2 - 3 years of QA experience, with exposure to both manual and automated testing.
• Ability to confidently handle both UI testing and backend/API/database testing.
• Familiarity with automation frameworks (Selenium, Playwright, Robot, or similar).
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and testing in agile sprint cycles.
• Excellent communication skills: can write crisp bug reports and explain issues to non-technical stakeholders.
• Self-driven, curious, and adaptable, thrives in a small business where things move quickly.
• Some exposure to Salesforce or other CRM systems.
• Experience in ticketing, booking, or event management platforms.
• Prior experience in a startup or small team.

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Quality Assurance and Consulting
• Industries: Software Development