Software Tester

About the position

Software Tester

Join a growing software development company focused on precision and product excellence.

Durban (office based) | R25 000 - R35 000 | 8am to 5pm

About Our Client

Our client develops scalable, high-quality digital software solutions that power business efficiency and innovation. They foster a culture built on collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence where every team member plays a vital role in delivering reliable, high-performing products to clients.

The Role: Software Tester

As a Software Tester, you'll be responsible for ensuring that all software products meet the highest standards of quality before release. This role focuses on identifying bugs, validating new features, and maintaining strong testing documentation to support continuous improvement across development cycles.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for manual and automated testing.
• Log, track, and verify defects through their life cycle.
• Conduct regression, functionality, and security testing to ensure product stability.
• Collaborate with developers and product teams to identify risks and drive quality outcomes.
• Maintain detailed test documentation and ensure traceability across releases.
• Contribute to process improvements in QA methodologies and automation.

About You

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 2 to 4 years of experience in software testing within a development environment.
• Hands-on experience with testing tools such as Selenium, JUnit, or similar frameworks.
• Basic scripting skills in Python or JavaScript.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail.
• Proactive, methodical, and driven by continuous improvement.

Desired Skills:

• Testing Automation
• Exploratory Testing
• Manual Testing
• Coded UI
• Selenium WebDriver
• Non-functional Testing

Desired Work Experience:

• 2 to 5 years