762 Software Analyst jobs in South Africa

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: 24 October 2025

We're On The Lookout For Energetic, Self-motivated Individuals Who Share Our Passion For Service In The Banking Industry. To Be Part Of The Journey, Follow The Steps Below

• To see what life at Capitec is all about and complete a short assessment, please click here
• Once you have completed the above finalize your application by clicking apply below.

*Join Us in Becoming the Best Bank in the World *
We appoint energized and motivated people for their potential and continuously look for talented, driven individuals to help us innovate and evolve. That is why we focus on finding the right people for the right jobs. We love what we do because we focus on making a positive difference for our clients and employees.  Our company DNA is built around talented and committed teams dedicated to build a brand that we are proud of and earns the trust of our clients.

Who We Are
We are a bank, but we're much more than that. We believe that banking is about enabling people to control their financial lives through banking that is simplified, accessible, affordable and delivered through personal experience. By helping our clients manage their financial lives better, we enable them to live better.

Why Choose Us
At Capitec, we offer our best by living up to our CEO values in every situation – we always put the Client first, act with Energy and take Ownership. And to support people in being their best, our Employee Value Proposition offers every value to all team members through cohesive teams, growth opportunities as well as employee benefits and savings. We make it a priority to ensure that each member of the Capitec team feels welcome, valued, focused, and has the opportunity to grow.

About the role:
We are looking for a Level 2 Test Analyst to join our Credit Decisioning Product Team. This role will combine manual and automation testing responsibilities focused on back-end systems, including data pipelines, APIs, and complex credit calculations.

As the first automation analyst embedded directly in the product team, you will:

• Conduct thorough manual analysis and develop automation scripts to validate system logic.
• Work closely with developers, business analysts, and product specialists to ensure high-quality releases.
• Drive research and discovery initiatives, exploring innovative solutions to improve testing processes.
• Lead playbacks and presentations to articulate findings, insights, and recommendations to a broader audience.

This is a hands-on, highly analytical role requiring strong technical skills, numerical acumen, and the confidence to challenge the status quo and bring new ideas to the team.

Our ideal candidate has:
Mandatory Skills & Experience
We are looking for a senior, proactive test analyst who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have:

Proficiency in JavaScript or TypeScript; experience with any programming language will also be considered.

Strong manual testing experience with the ability to translate test scenarios into automation scripts.

Excellent numerical and analytical skills for complex credit calculations.

Good To Have
Experience with Playwright, K6, or Bruno.

Hands-on experience with Postman and Excel for API testing and data analysis.

Personality Traits
Confident and articulate, with strong communication and presentation skills.

Curious and investigative, with the ability to research, discover, and implement innovative solutions.

Independent and proactive, capable of driving improvements within the product team.

*Education (Minimum) *

• Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Software Testing or Information Technology

Education (Ideal Or Preferred)

• National Diploma in Information Technology

*Knowledge and Experience
Minimum *

• Understand the end-to-end processes being tested to achieve successful testing
• Knowledge of and exposure to impact analysis when introducing software changes
• Understand the full Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Best practice / industry standard in software and hardware testing, reporting, tracking and follow up, and Software Quality Assurance (SQA)
• 2-3 years' experience in Quality Assurance (QA) testing within a business context

Ideal

• Knowledge of Capitec's Way of Work (WoW) during projects
• Experience in continuous delivery environment
• Application of test tools
• Test Automation
• Financial/Banking Systems
• Reinforce with stakeholders/feature team appropriate testing environments and timelines
• SQL Query/Fundamentals

Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Communications Skills
• Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
• Problem solving skills
• Numerical Reasoning skills

*Additional Information *

• Clear criminal and credit record

Capitec is committed to diversity, applications to this position will strictly be considered in support of our employment equity goals.

WELCOME TO OLX
Software innovation is the driving force behind the success of
Property24
. We strive for outstanding user experiences on our websites, desktop, and mobile applications. We've created the leading property marketplaces in SA and Kenya, and are by no means finished. Join the tech-savvy team where quality, scale and performance are the foundations of our success.

We're always growing our products, so if you're one of SA's talented software developers, then you'd be a great addition to our team.

At OLX, we work together to build a more sustainable world through trade
.

We make it safe, smart, and convenient to buy and sell cars, find housing, get jobs, buy and sell household goods, and more. Our colleagues around the world help to serve millions of people around the world every month, through its well-loved consumer brands including OLX, Otodom , Property24, AutoTrader.

Join OLX and see how far you can go
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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.

What You Will Be Doing

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Does This Sound Like You

• 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

If we're blown away by your CV, we'll call you in for an interview.

We'll give you a warm welcome, a quick test to challenge your mind and a chat to weigh up your skills and personality - simple, right? If you get the job, be prepared for a pretty great adventure

We look forward to meeting you.

To support our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and compliance with South Africa's Employment Equity Act, we collect gender and race information to help us monitor and promote equal opportunities. Please note that this information is confidential and does not influence hiring decisions, which are based solely on qualifications and experience.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at OLX
OLX values diversity and welcomes applicants of all races, ethnicities, disabilities, ages, genders, sexual orientations, religions, backgrounds, and experiences to apply. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements - you may be just the right fit for this or other opportunities with us

OLX will process your personal data to assess your fit for the applied position. You may optionally consent to store your data for up to 12 months after the application process for consideration in future OLX roles. For more details on how your application data will be processed please check our
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Manual and automated testing across all SDLC phases.

Design, maintain, and automate test cases and regression packs using XRAY, JIRA, and other tools.

Conduct functional, regression, UAT, smoke, API, database, and non-functional testing.

Prepare and manage test data and environments, and monitor/report automation runs.

Perform back-end testing with SQL (Oracle/SQL Server).

API testing - using SOAPUI/Bruno

Track and manage defects through JIRA.

Collaborate in Agile ceremonies and provide regular progress updates.

Matric / Grade 12

Tertiary Qualification - Diploma / Degree or equivalent qualification

ISTQB Certification

At least 5 years of solid software testing experience

Skilledin working with Java (TestNG), Eclipse, Maven, Git, JMeter, Selenium Web driver, frontend and backend test automation tools

Collaborative tools - QC/ALM, JIRA, Confluence

Proven experience in testing APIs, working with SQL queries, white and black box testing as well as web application testing

Between 5 - 7 Years

Apply By
We're on the lookout for energetic, self-motivated individuals who share our passion for service in the banking industry. To be part of the journey, follow the steps below:

• To see what life at Capitec is all about and complete a short assessment, please click here
• Once you have completed the above finalize your application by clicking apply below.

*Join Us in Becoming the Best Bank in the World *
We appoint energized and motivated people for their potential and continuously look for talented, driven individuals to help us innovate and evolve. That is why we focus on finding the right people for the right jobs. We love what we do because we focus on making a positive difference for our clients and employees. Our company DNA is built around talented and committed teams dedicated to build a brand that we are proud of and earns the trust of our clients.

Who We Are
We are a bank, but we're much more than that. We believe that banking is about enabling people to control their financial lives through banking that is simplified, accessible, affordable and delivered through personal experience. By helping our clients manage their financial lives better, we enable them to live better.

Why Choose Us
At Capitec, we offer our best by living up to our CEO values in every situation – we always put the Client first, act with Energy and take Ownership. And to support people in being their best, our Employee Value Proposition offers every value to all team members through cohesive teams, growth opportunities as well as employee benefits and savings. We make it a priority to ensure that each member of the Capitec team feels welcome, valued, focused, and has the opportunity to grow.

About The Role
In this role you will take on a senior Test Analyst (Level 3) position within our Fraud and Security team, a high-impact area that works on protecting our clients against fraud, cybercrime, and other critical risks. You will play a key role in leading and mentoring Level 2 Test Analysts, while also being hands-on with complex testing across multiple projects.

The role requires someone who is energetic, analytical, and thrives in a fast-paced, pressurised environment, ensuring that quality and accuracy remain top priorities. You will work on both front-end and back-end testing, including running scripts, validating databases, and testing APIs, while supporting the team in delivering secure, client-focused solutions.

Our Ideal Candidate Has
ISTQB Foundation certification (minimum requirement)

Solid experience in functional testing, with exposure to both back-end and front-end testing

Ability to run scripts, perform database validations, and test across different layers (front-end, API, back-end)

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a passion for quality assurance

Proven ability to mentor and guide junior team members in a collaborative way

Energetic, forthright, and able to thrive in a supportive, non-toxic team culture

Industry experience in fraud, security, or financial servic

*Education (Minimum) *

• Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Software Testing or Information Technology

Education (Ideal Or Preferred)

• National Diploma in Information Technology

*Knowledge and Experience
Minimum *

• Understand the end-to-end processes being tested to achieve successful testing
• Knowledge of Capitec's Way of Work (WoW) during projects
• Knowledge of and exposure to impact analysis when introducing software changes
• Understand the full Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Understand common software failures and faults
• Understand various software domains
• Understand system or application under test
• Understand variety of testing efforts
• Best practice / industry standard in software and hardware testing, reporting, tracking and follow up, and Software Quality Assurance (SQA)
• 6+ years' experience in Quality Assurance (QA) testing within a business context
• Experience in or exposure to coaching and mentoring other test team members

Ideal

• Experience in continuous delivery environment
• Application of test tools
• Test Automation
• Financial/Banking Systems
• Reinforce with stakeholders/feature team appropriate testing environments and timelines
• Supervise testers and test analysts
• SQL Query/Fundamentals

Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Communications Skills
• Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
• Problem solving skills
• Numerical Reasoning skills

*Additional Information *

• Clear criminal and credit record

Capitec is committed to diversity, applications to this position will strictly be considered in support of our employment equity goals.

• Data Collection & Management:
  • Collect, clean, and organize data from various sources, ensuring accuracy and integrity
  • Maintain and update databases and data systems
• Data Analysis:
  • Analyze complex financial data to identify trends, anomalies, and actionable insights
• Reporting & Visualization:
  • Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to clearly communicate findings
  • Present data-driven insights to stakeholders in a clear, compelling manner
• Collaboration:
  • Partner with the finance team to understand analytical needs
  • Work cross-functionally with IT and other departments to implement solutions
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Proactively identify opportunities to streamline data processes and improve reporting
  • Stay current with trends, tools, and best practices in data analytics

• Bachelors Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field
• Advanced Degree or professional certification in data analytics or finance is an advantage
• 1-2 years of experience as a Data Analyst, ideally within the financial sector
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, R, and advanced Excel
• Strong experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau and Power BI)
• Familiarity with financial databases and platforms

• Data Analyst will be part of a team that conducts regular and adhoc data projects.
• Data Analyst required to implement and maintain solutions including data sourcing, data transformation using SQL.
• Data Analyst will be communicating with client and end-user to determine purpose and end solution requirements.
• The role will also cover data extraction and data manipulation to fulfil client requirements, including adhoc requests, documentation, effective communication with external clients and internal stakeholders.
• Investigation, design, and implementation of improvements to existing processes
• Ad-hoc queries relating to broad spectrum data and products
• Documenting and general maintenance of processes
• Combine raw data from multiple sources and explore ways to enhance data quality and reliability
• Prepare data for prescriptive and predictive modelling and collaborate with data scientists and architects on projects
• Identify and interpret trends and patterns
• Build data systems (ETLs) and pipelines with proper data governance in line with the overall organizational strategy

• National Diploma: Information Technology (IT Software Development)
• BSC (Maths, Stats, Comp science)
• Solid experience in all Microsoft products (SQL, SSMS, Visual Studio, SSIS, VS code, Azure)
• Knowledge and experience in R and Python
• Ability to adapt to different programming tools based on project at hand
• Proficient in automation of processes and troubleshooting
• MCSE Certificate-Data Management and Analytics or Business Intelligence
• 5 Years' relevant experience

• Experienced in SQL database design
• Understand the concepts, principles, and implementation of data modelling, design, governance, and data management
• Skilled at gathering, cleaning, enriching, and transforming data into the desired format to incorporate better decision-making in less time
• Understand the processes, roles, policies, standards, and metrics that ensure the effective and efficient use of data/information