184 Quality Analyst jobs in South Africa

This role involves diverse duties and responsibilities to ensure that all aspects of production meet or exceed established quality standards. The primary goal of a QA is to identify areas that need to be improved and work towards enhancing the overall quality, ensuring customer satisfaction and compliance with regulatory standards.

Analyzes Statistical Data

• Analyzes statistical data related to production processes and product quality. This involves interpreting data from various sources to identify trends, variances, and areas of improvement.

• Conducting regular quality assurance audits is a key responsibility. This involves evaluating various stages of production, processes, and final outputs to ensure they meet predefined quality standards

• Developing, reviewing, and updating quality standards is critical. A QA works to establish clear benchmarks for quality that are aligned with customer expectations and industry norms.

• Creativity in developing and refining testing processes is vital. This includes designing tests that assess product or service quality, efficiency, and performance.

• Data regarding product quality and process efficiency must be continuously monitored. Reporting these findings to relevant stakeholders helps make informed decisions about improvements and corrections. 

• Ensuring that the end product or service meets or exceeds user expectations. This involves understanding customer needs and ensuring the quality benchmarks align with those needs.

• QA analysts work towards continuous improvement of products. Identifying shortcomings and potential enhancements contributes to product development and refinement.

li>Bachelor’s degree in quality management, Business Administration, Engineering, etc. or equivalent professional experience. li>3-5 years of experience in a quality assurance role, preferably within the Insurance industry or financial sector.
• Good knowledge of the Consumer act and Popi act
• Familiarity with quality standards and regulations relevant to the Insurance industry or financial sector.
• Experience with quality assurance software and tools is a plus

Strong Analytical Skills

• must possess excellent analytical skills to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities in software applications. 

• A keen eye for detail is crucial for QA analysts. 

• QA analysts encounter various challenges during the software testing process. 

p>Knowledge of Testing Technique

• QA analysts should be well-versed in various testing techniques to ensure comprehensive coverage. 

• QA analysts must document their testing processes, findings, and recommendations accurately and comprehensively. 

The Software Quality Analyst role entails the creation, review and execution of software testing specifications and involves both working as part of the development team as well as mentoring other team members. The role includes responsibility for creating and maintaining testing environments, as well as creation and use of automated testing.

• Release management
• Software build processes
• Analysis, design and documentation of software
• User requirement gathering and documentation
• User acceptance testing
• Agile development methodology/Scrum management techniques
• Database querying and maintenance
• Maintenance of test and development environments
• Web technologies

• Three plus years' experience in testing complex software systems
• SQL skills
• OS, VM and software skills
• Experience creating and maintaining testing environments
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills
• Analytical and logical problem-solving skills
• Understanding of testing concepts and the role of a QA in Scrum
• Related qualification

• Good attention to detail
• Open to and willing to give critique
• Genuinely interested in comin up with the nest solutions
• Constantly learning about things and sharing with others

To ensure that problem analysis is done to the required Group guideline and meets the customer’s expectations in terms of sustainability of the solution. Special tasks performed by the Engineer entail series monitoring and analyses in order to identify process deviations as early as possible. The Quality Engineer has to clearly define and coordinate corrective action implementation.

• Advise Production, Pilot Hall and QA on product, process improvements by monitoring and reviewing action progress and results, to ensure process stability and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate the implementation of cross functional action plans for product, process improvements by analyzing and evaluating data and communication through SET meetings.
• Achieve Group problem resolution targets through constant analysis and corrective action for noise, function, water leak and electrical related deviations.
• Perform root cause analysis, implement corrective actions for problems assigned to QA by conducting detailed analysis.
• Drive problem resolution process by creating problem sheets and coordinating cross functional teams to ensure speedy and effective problem resolution for improved build quality and customer satisfaction.
• Assist with providing technical expertise for training of production personnel and optimizing of production build process.
• Liaise with overseas counterparts regarding build/ quality issues through telecommunications to exchange information and stay abreast of latest product changes to ensure vehicles are built to the latest levels.
• Liaise with suppliers via QA Purchase Parts, with regards to part quality problems by completing fitment exercises, evaluating the condition and advising on corrective action measures to ensure parts are to design specification.

• National Diploma Mechanical/Electrical or Mechatronics.
• 3-5 years relevant experience of vehicle build process.
• Sound knowledge of audit processes (Final Vehicle Audit, Process Audits) and interpretation and application of results for product and process quality improvement.
• Proficient in MS Office Excel, PowerPoint and Word with a basic understanding of CAD viewer.
• Knowledge of the measuring process, the interpretation of the data/results and its interface with the overall production process.
• Ability to work independently.
• Creating and using relevant statistical data during problem resolution process as well as series monitoring process.
• Be assertive and have the ability to coordinate and work within a team structure.
• Ability to work under pressure and make sound decisions.
• Sound and innovative problem analyses skills.
• High problem solving skills, creative ability and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and target-oriented.
• Good presentation and interpersonal skills.
• A basic knowledge of technical German.
• Develop test plans and coordinate the adherence thereto.

A Wine Farm in the beautiful Franschhoek valley seeks to employ an honest, hardworking individual as a Quality Controller & Laboratory Analyst.

Duties include:

1. Quality control tests with regards to bottling and labelling
2. Routine analysis of wines/juices
3. Ad hoc experimental work
4. Improving quality systems
5. Administration of samples and results
6. Testing dry goods to specifications
7. Attend to packaging & production line problems
8. Preparing chemicals, verify, calibrate and maintain equipment

Minimum qualifications include:

• Good interpersonal & communication skills (Afrikaans & English)
• Willingness to work overtime
• Focus on detail
• Grade 12; a tertiary qualification (food technology or related qualification) will be an advantage
• Good analytical abilities
• Code 8 drivers license; must have own transport

We Want You:

Are you passionate about delivering top-notch software quality and ready to make your mark? BET Software is searching for an Intermediate Software Quality Analyst to join our dynamic Durban team. This is your opportunity to elevate your career, leveraging your SQA1 expertise in manual functional testing and API test development. You’ll play a key role in shaping robust testing strategies, ensuring flawless execution, and sharing your knowledge to empower the team. If you’re driven to innovate, inspire, and champion quality at every turn, we want to hear from you.

You Bring:

• BSc, BCom, N.Dip.
• At least 3 years of QA-related experience.
• ISTQB certifications are advantageous.

What You’ll Do:

• Analysis and Design: You will examine documentation like business requirements and specifications. This review helps you derive appropriate test estimates and formulate a strategic test approach, ensuring thorough test coverage.
• Implementation: You are responsible for developing manual functional test cases that adhere to internal standards and best practices. The development and execution of these tests should be meticulously managed within our test management tool to ensure both organisation and efficiency. Alongside these responsibilities, you are also tasked with designing and implementing API tests to ensure system interoperability and robustness.
• Execution: You will execute tests using the relevant tools, ensuring that each test is conducted methodically and accurately.
• Defect Management: A key aspect of your role involves formally logging any defects found during testing. You will follow up on the progress of these defects and retest them once they are addressed.
• Retesting and Regression Testing: You are tasked with conducting both retesting and regression testing to ensure that software changes have not adversely affected existing functionality. This includes maintenance of the regression test pack.
• Reporting: You are responsible for creating test progress and test completion reports leveraging automated reporting capabilities as far as possible.
• Documentation and knowledge sharing: You will create documentation to facilitate knowledge sharing within the team. You will also be involved in conducting training sessions with the team to support upskilling efforts.

Living the Spirit:

The ideal candidate for this role exhibits a dynamic and positive attitude, coupled with a solution-focused mindset to tackle challenges. Key attributes include:

• Collaborative Teamwork: Engages actively in team efforts to achieve collective objectives, fostering a cooperative work environment.
• Adaptability and Openness to Change: Demonstrates flexibility and a willingness to adapt to evolving circumstances and environments.
• Eagerness for New Challenges: Shows enthusiasm for taking on new tasks and learning new skills, contributing to personal and professional growth.
• Promotion of Continuous Improvement: Encourages a culture of ongoing development and learning within the team by sharing insights and knowledge.
• Receptiveness to Feedback: Openly receives and acts upon feedback, acknowledging mistakes and taking responsibility for actions.
• Innovative Thinking: Brings fresh, creative ideas to the table, challenging conventional methods and suggesting novel solutions.
• Proactive Approach: Diligently follows up on pending issues until resolved, ensuring thorough and timely completion of tasks.
• Informed Decision-Making: Makes decisions based on factual data and analysis, ensuring they are timely and well-considered.
• Integrity in Communication: Maintains honesty, accuracy, and completeness in all forms of communication, upholding high ethical standards.
• Consistent Adherence to Processes: Reliably follows established protocols and policies, ensuring consistency and quality in all tasks undertaken.

The Company We Keep:

At BET Software, we don't just recruit talent, we cultivate it. Our learning and development programmes, our various opportunities for growth, and our well-deserved incentives are what keep our All-Star Team the best amongst the rest.

Please note that only candidates who meet the stipulated minimum requirements will be considered. If you have not been contacted within 30 days, kindly consider your application to be unsuccessful.

To ensure that problem analysis is done to the required Group guideline and meets the customer’s expectations in terms of sustainability of the solution. Special tasks performed by the Engineer entail series monitoring and analyses in order to identify process deviations as early as possible. The Quality Engineer has to clearly define and coordinate corrective action implementation.

• Advise Production, Pilot Hall and QA on product, process improvements by monitoring and reviewing action progress and results, to ensure process stability and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate the implementation of cross functional action plans for product, process improvements by analyzing and evaluating data and communication through SET meetings.
• Achieve Group problem resolution targets through constant analysis and corrective action for noise, function, water leak and electrical related deviations.
• Perform root cause analysis, implement corrective actions for problems assigned to QA by conducting detailed analysis.
• Drive problem resolution process by creating problem sheets and coordinating cross functional teams to ensure speedy and effective problem resolution for improved build quality and customer satisfaction.
• Assist with providing technical expertise for training of production personnel and optimizing of production build process.
• Liaise with overseas counterparts regarding build/ quality issues through telecommunications to exchange information and stay abreast of latest product changes to ensure vehicles are built to the latest levels.
• Liaise with suppliers via QA Purchase Parts, with regards to part quality problems by completing fitment exercises, evaluating the condition and advise on corrective action measures to ensure parts are to design specification.

• National Diploma Mechanical/Electrical or Mechatronics.
• 3-5 years relevant experience of vehicle build process.
• Sound knowledge of audit processes (Final Vehicle Audit, Process Audits) and interpretation and application of results for product and process quality improvement.
• Proficient in MS Office Excel, PowerPoint and Word with a basic understanding of CAD viewer.
• Knowledge of the measuring process, the interpretation of the data/results and its interface with the overall production process.
• Ability to work independently.
• Creating and using relevant statistical data during problem resolution process as well as series monitoring process.
• Be assertive and have the ability to coordinate and work within a team structure.
• Ability to work under pressure and make sound decisions.
• Sound and innovative problem analyses skills.
• High problem solving skills, creative ability and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and target-orientated.
• Good presentation and interpersonal skills.
• A basic knowledge of technical German.
• Develop test plans and coordinate the adherence thereto.

Join our team of innovative Developers, QAs, and DevOps specialists using frameworks and approaches like Scrum and Kanban, along with the newest technology in cloud development to provide innovative solutions to customers’ needs and to build our own products for the global market.

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Who Are We?

1Nebula is a next-generation SaaS Technology Business focused on providing businesses with cloud & technology expense management services and tools to accelerate their cloud journey.

We hire talented individuals from across South Africa, making our diverse group of team members, called N48Xers, a formidable force.

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Job Opportunity at 1Nebula:

You will be responsible for building a robust software testing infrastructure for our cloud-native mobile and web applications, ensuring quality across the SDLC.

• Become an effective member of the technical teams to ensure quality across the SDLC.
• Shift focus from manual functional testing to automation and testing strategies.
• Authorize application releases by testing against your test and regression plans.
• Develop metrics to detect software defects early in the development cycle.
• Proactively participate in the requirements process to guide development teams.
• Focus on automated regression testing for critical functionalities.
• Leverage automation tools to automate testing processes.
• Promote communication, collaboration, and quality-first mindset across DevOps.
• Implement continuous integration to identify defects early.
• Set up early warning systems for production issues.
• Integrate automated continuous testing into the SDLC for efficient delivery.
• Work independently to produce results with minimal supervision.
• Follow QA best practices and have experience with Selenium or similar frameworks.

• Passion for cloud technologies.
• Relevant tertiary qualification with at least 3 years’ experience in software testing, including 2 years in automation.
• Enjoy working in a team that pushes boundaries and has fun.
• Experience setting up automation testing frameworks.
• Proficiency with tools like Selenium, Postman, Microsoft App Center, and SQL is advantageous.

• 20 annual leave days plus quarterly 'mulligan' days.
• High-spec equipment for remote work.
• Home office setup allowance.
• Flexible working hours.
• Well-being programs and support services.
• Paid Microsoft courses and certifications.
• Training allowance every 2 years for personal development.
• Participation in social responsibility initiatives.
• Free gap cover and a hybrid work environment.
• Participation in hackathons with provided pizza in-office.

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Quality matters and you make sure of it! We’re looking for an

We Want You

Quality matters and you make sure of it! We’re looking for an Intermediate Software Quality Analyst who’s ready to read between the lines in documentation to executing API tests that push our systems to their limits. You’ll be hands-on with both manual functional testing and test automation, owning the entire defect lifecycle and helping us deliver high-quality, reliable digital experiences. Beyond the bugs, we need someone who’s excited to level up the Team through documentation, knowledge sharing, and running training sessions that sharpen everyone’s skills. If you're detail-obsessed, driven by quality, and ready to test smarter (not just harder), this might be your next big move. Apply now!

You Bring

• BSc, BCom, Ndip.
• At least 3 years of QA related experience.
• ISTQB certifications are advantageous.
  
  

• Analysis and Design: You will examine documentation like business requirements and specifications. This review helps you derive appropriate test estimates and formulate a strategic test approach, ensuring thorough test coverage.
• Implementation: You are responsible for developing manual functional test cases that adhere to internal standards and best practices. The development and execution of these tests should be meticulously managed within our test management tool to ensure both organization and efficiency. Alongside these responsibilities, you are also tasked with designing and implementing API tests to ensure system interoperability and robustness.
• Execution: You will execute tests using the relevant tools, ensuring that each test is conducted methodically and accurately.
• Defect Management: A key aspect of your role involves formally logging any defects found during testing. You will follow up on the progress of these defects and retest them once they are addressed.
• Retesting and Regression Testing: You are tasked with conducting both retesting and regression testing to ensure that software changes have not adversely affected existing functionality. This includes maintenance of the regression test pack.
• Reporting: You are responsible for creating test progress and test completion reports leveraging automated reporting capabilities as far as possible.
• Documentation and knowledge sharing: You will create documentation to facilitate knowledge sharing within the team. You will also be involved in conducting training sessions with the team to support upskilling efforts.
  
  

• Collaborative Teamwork: Engages actively in team efforts to achieve collective objectives, fostering a cooperative work environment.
• Adaptability and Openness to Change: Demonstrates flexibility and a willingness to adapt to evolving circumstances and environments.
• Eagerness for New Challenges: Shows enthusiasm for taking on new tasks and learning new skills, contributing to personal and professional growth.
• Promotion of Continuous Improvement: Encourages a culture of ongoing development and learning within the team by sharing insights and knowledge.
• Receptiveness to Feedback: Openly receives and acts upon feedback, acknowledging mistakes and taking responsibility for actions.
• Innovative Thinking: Brings fresh, creative ideas to the table, challenging conventional methods and suggesting novel solutions.
• Proactive Approach: Diligently follows up on pending issues until resolved, ensuring thorough and timely completion of tasks.
• Informed Decision-Making: Makes decisions based on factual data and analysis, ensuring they are timely and well-considered.
• Integrity in Communication: Maintains honesty, accuracy, and completeness in all forms of communication, upholding high ethical standards.
• Consistent Adherence to Processes: Reliably follows established protocols and policies, ensuring consistency and quality in all tasks undertaken.
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Quality Assurance
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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More about the Area & Team: Purpose and Strategic Role
– Global Markets Data Management and Governance is responsible for ensuring that data is accurate, trusted, and well-governed across all domains. It provides oversight, defines standards, and drives initiatives that support regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, strategic decision-making, and enhanced revenue generation through data.

More about the project: The Data Quality Analyst will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of data within the company’s Global Markets systems.
This role involves developing and implementing data quality processes, establishing data quality metrics, and ensuring compliance with data governance frameworks. The ideal candidate will have experience in data analysis, data governance, and a strong understanding of financial markets and regulatory requirements.
The candidate must have experience in Financial Markets (trading) as well as strong data analysis and process engineering skills and functional knowledge for Global Markets

Job Description / Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities:
– Develop, document and implement data quality processes to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of data within Global Markets
– Establish data quality metrics and monitoring mechanisms to continuously assess and improve data quality, including relevant technical dashboards and processes
– Establish and implement data process workflows to ensure that data quality is infused as part of any business process
– Implement data governance frameworks, including data attestation and data lineage, to ensure the integrity, security, and usability of data
– Support the Global Markets data portfolio to ensure alignment with the company’s data strategy, business objectives, and enterprise data governance
– Ensure compliance with data legislations and regulations applicable to South Africa and other African and international countries where Global Markets operates
– Conduct thorough research on regulatory requirements and stay updated with changes in regulations
– Collaborate with various departments, including data producers, trading, risk management, and IT, to ensure data quality and governance
– Build data quality dashboards for anomalies with alerts to source owners for resolution
– Oversee and contribute to data remediation initiatives across Global Markets

Background and experience required: Qualifications and Experience:
– Relevant qualification in a related field, e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Business Analytics, Information Management
– Minimum 5 years of experience in Investment Banking / Capital Markets IT and Data domain5-10 years of experience in a business and data analysis role working in a Global Markets environment
– Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
– Good working experience with Cloud technologies, especially AWS
– Strong written and verbal communication skills
– Ability to work collaboratively with various departments

Must-have Skills (Mandatory Skills): – Good understanding of asset classes such as Equity, Fixed Income, Credit, FX, commodities, Interest Rates, Collateral, and their product lifecycle
– Working experience on FMA, EMIR, Dodd-Frank, CFTC, and other relevant Markets Regulatory Reporting requirements
– Excellent experience with data governance best practices and tools including creating data quality dashboards
– Familiarity with Front Arena application as a primary system

Beneficial Skills (Desired Skills): Preferred Skills:
– Strong business, process and data analysis as well as project management skills to oversee data quality projects from inception to completion
– Excellent stakeholder engagement skills to effectively communicate with various departments and external regulatory bodies
– High attention to detail to ensure accuracy in data submissions
– Ability to interpret and apply regulatory policies and guidelines to business processes
– Excellent stakeholder engagement skills to effectively communicate with various departments and external regulatory bodies
– High attention to detail to ensure accuracy in regulatory reports and data submissions

Pre-screening questions (1 Minimum): 1. Does the candidate have Global Markets experience?
2. Does the candidate have relevant Data Quality Analytics and process experience in Markets?
3. Does the candidate have experience in creating Data Quality Dashboards and data process workflows in Markets?
4. Does the candidate have knowledge of data governance best practices and tools?

Skills Marix

SKILL LEVEL YEARS MANDATORY JOB DESCRIPTION

Investment Banking / Capital Markets IT 5 6-8 years Yes experience in Investment Banking / Capital Markets IT

Global Markets experience 5 6-8 Years Yes Data analysis in Global Markets environment

Good understanding of asset classes 4 4-5 Years Yes Equity, Fixed Income, Credit, FX, commodities, Interest Rates, Collateral, and their product lifecycle

Markets Regulatory Reporting requirements 4 4-5 Years Yes Working experience on FMA, EMIR, Dodd-Frank, CFTC etc

Data governance 4 4-5 Years Yes best practices and tools including creating data quality dashboards

Cloud technologies 4 4-5 Years Yes AWS

Applicant Questions
1. Does the candidate have Global Markets experience?
2. Does the candidate have relevant Data Quality Analytics and process experience in Markets?
3. Does the candidate have experience in creating Data Quality Dashboards and data process workflows in Markets?
4. Does the candidate have knowledge of data governance best practices and tools?