Quality Assurance Graduate (Software Solutions 12 Month Contract) - I&T, Head Office Reitz

Introduction to the VKB Group

The VKB Group is an agricultural company, providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the farm-foods for consumers. Apart from the various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK. Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years.

Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now also operate in all areas of the food supply chain: processing, logistics, and national and global market channels.

This “house of brands” we’ve established with the support of our farmer shareholders is the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future.

For the Love of the Land: We do it all for our legacy and the love of nature, people, country, sustainability and progress.

About you

• You are keen to join one of the most dynamic and leading agricultural companies in South Africa,
• You want to be part of an I&T department that is passionate about delivering optimal services to the VKB Group.
• You have an interest in the I&T and Business Process Environments.
• You have a proven track record to be Inquisitive, Thorough, Diplomatic and Creative.
• You have the ability to step back and see the bigger picture and keep perspective in pressured and dynamic circumstances.
• You are teachable and able to adapt to new processes and procedures.
• You are able to work in a team environment and add value and innovation to the team.
• You must be able to manage time and deadlines in a suitable manner and be able to communicate when delays are presented.

About the Role

The Quality Assurance Graduate position forms part of the I&T Governance and Service Transition Department within the VKB Information and Technology Division and is a member of the Quality Assurance Team. The successful candidate will report to the Quality Assurance Lead and ultimately to the Head of I&T Governance and Service Transition.

The QA Graduate will work closely with the Quality Assurance Team to support the delivery of high-quality software solutions that meet business and technical requirements. Responsibilities will include planning, preparing, and executing manual testing activities, identifying defects, and supporting quality improvement initiatives in accordance with the QA Framework, methodology, and industry best practices.

The QA Graduate role is an entry-level position within the Quality Assurance Team and is offered as a fixed-term contract position for 12 months, based in Reitz.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an understanding of the Software Quality Assurance Methodology, Framework, and Team Guidelines.
• Execute Business as Usual (BAU) and project testing activities in line with the Quality Assurance Methodology and Framework.
• Identify, log, track, and assist in the resolution of defects to support continuous system improvement and overall quality enhancement.
• Analyse test results to identify trends and root causes of recurring defects and test failures.
• Maintain knowledge of testing best practices and industry trends.
• Attend all the prescribed training on the QA principles, and system design or functionality.
• Report on the progress of assigned testing activities using defined metrics and structured reporting standards.
• Provide professional and responsive support to business stakeholders and contribute to a culture of quality, execution excellence, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum Grade 12 qualification.
• A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Studies, or a related field is preferred. A combination of Information Technology and Commerce subjects will be advantageous.
• Candidates with a proven track record and at least two years of relevant experience within the VKB Group may also be considered, even if they do not hold a formal tertiary qualification.
• Understanding of agricultural business processes will be advantageous.

Competencies and Attributes

• Analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational, communication, and reporting skills.
• Commitment to quality, continuous learning, and delivering results.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Computer literacy; exposure to programming concepts will be advantageous.

Other Information

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