Software Tester

Recruiter

Network Recruitment

Job Ref

ITA005883/Jess

Date posted

Friday, June 5, 2026

Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary

Monthly

SUMMARY

An innovative and fast-growing technology company in the SaaS and financial services space is seeking a Junior Software Tester to join their team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented and curious individual who wants to build a career in software quality assurance within a collaborative, high-performing environment.

POSITION INFO

You will play a key role in ensuring that new features and system enhancements function correctly across various client environments and real-world scenarios. Working closely with experienced QA professionals, developers, and product teams, you will gain hands-on experience in structured testing practices while contributing directly to product quality and release success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Test Planning and Execution:
• Review requirements and develop comprehensive test plans covering core scenarios, edge cases, and regressions
• Execute manual test cases for new features in staging and testing environments
• Validate system behaviour across different configurations and client setups
• Functional and Exploratory Testing:
• Simulate real-world user scenarios, particularly for business-critical and data-sensitive processes
• Verify permission structures, data access controls, and system boundaries
• Identify, reproduce, and document defects with clear steps, screenshots, and supporting logs
• Regression Testing Support:
• Maintain and execute regression test suites for key workflows
• Assist with pre-release testing cycles to ensure system stability
• Perform final regression checks prior to production releases
• Collaboration and Continuous Improvement:
• Work closely with product and development teams to clarify requirements and acceptance criteria
• Partner with senior QA team members to improve testing strategies and coverage
• Contribute to identifying gaps in test data, processes, and tools

Qualifications and Requirements:

• A Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is advantageous
• Strong interest in software testing and quality assurance
• Solid manual testing skills with a methodical and detail-driven approach
• Ability to write clear, structured test cases and detailed bug reports
• Familiarity with web applications and testing in staging or pre-production environments

Advantageous (But Not Essential):

• Previous experience (approximately 1–2 years) in QA, testing, or product validation
• Exposure to SaaS or multi-tenant platforms
• Basic knowledge of testing tools (e.g., Postman, Selenium, and Cypress)
• Understanding of APIs, logs, or debugging tools
• Experience working with systems involving complex business rules (e.g., finance, payroll, and HR)

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