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EQPlus

Software Test Analyst

EQPlus

  • Undisclosed
  • Contract Senior position
  • Cape Town Region
  • Posted 26 Nov 2025 by EQPlus
  • Expires in 33 days
  • Job 2628313
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About the position

Our client is seeking a Test Analyst to form part of a project implementation and support team and working directly with the organisation's staff and product vendors to carry out software testing responsibilities.

The candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products by designing, executing, and maintaining test cases in an Agile environment. They work closely with developers, business analysts, and product owners to ensure that software solutions meet business requirements and user expectations. The individual also works independently with minimal supervision and at the same time coordinate activities with other team members.

The Test Analyst will be expected to apply a high degree of expertise and advanced knowledge of software testing principles. A wide degree of initiative and creativity is expected

Key performance areas (Summarised):

  • Test Planning and Design
  • Test Execution & Defect Management
  • Collaboration in Agile Teams
  • Project and Change/Release Management
  • Digital Transformation

Requirements:

Qualification coupled with Software Test Analyst experience:

  • IT Degree with 2 years' experience, or
  • National Diploma with 5 years' experience,
  • Matric/Higher certificate with 10 years' experience

Additional requirements:

  • 2 years' experience in an Agile Delivery environment
  • Experience with API integrations
  • Experience with cloud-based systems
  • Systems implementation in higher education (advantage)

Skills and knowledge required:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrated knowledge and application of technical writing techniques
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficient organizational and critical thinking skills
  • Proficient understanding of software testing methodologies (e.g., functional, regression, UAT)
  • Proficiency in test management tools such as JIRA or similar
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a team environment
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Skill in fact-finding and data collection and data analysis
  • Sufficiently adept at conflict resolution
  • Knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
  • Knowledge of Higher Education Industry is a plus

Desired Skills:

  • Test Analyst
  • Software Test Analyst
  • Test Planning
  • UAT
  • Agile
  • Defect Management
  • Regression Testing
  • Functional Testing

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EQPlus

About the agency

EQPlus is a Specialist IT & Financial Recruitment Consultancy with a team of highly experienced staff and shareholders, representative of South Africa's unique diversity. EQPlus is a Specialist Resourcing Services organization, specialising in the provision of contracting staff, permanent staff as well as Executive Search. We do IT your way. EQPlus is a leading provider of IT and Financial talent, on all levels of your business Founded in 1999, the dynamic team at EQPlus focusses on the following business units: EQ Resourcing EQPlus is able to supply top quality technical specialists in all technologies e.g. Mobile Technologies, Java, C#, SQL, Oracle, COBOL, Natural – all levels. EQ PLUS ensures that the candidate match the client’s skills requirement and the culture of the organisation. EQ Plus provides a personal service of exceptional value. EQ Professional Services EQPlus is highly experienced in the sourcing of Programme and Project Managers for short and long term positions, both local and internationally. Business Analysts/Business Process skills are also available with experience across multiple leading BA methodologies. EQ Staffing Solutions EQ Staffing solutions is designed to meet your needs, be it Teams, Fixed price or Executive search. Our offering includes bespoke application development skills across all the enterprise development platforms and technologies over the full lifecycle of a project. Why EQPLUS We have a track record of excellent service delivery on small and large scale recruitment projects. •Our team of inspirational bright minds enables us to provide business leadership in our field. •We provide Technology Expertise, using state of the art Recruitment Intellectual Property •We consistently provide quality candidates, at great value for money with passionate service delivery. •We serve clients and candidates spanning the technology and geographic landscape of South Africa. •We are a Total Talent Solution Centre of Excellence and have specialists that focus on the IT Industry. •We provide Executive Search appointments, Independent Contractors and Permanent Appointments including: oArchitects, oBusiness Analysts, oProject Managers, oAnalyst Programmers (Java, C#, PHP, Web Logic, SQL, Cobol, Universe, SAP, Oracle etc.) oNetwork Engineers (up to CCIE level). oMicrosoft Technology experts, oJava Application Development experts and oMobile Development experts. oFinancial Industry Professionals.

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