Automation Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Contracting

Job Ref:

NCM002564/Zandi

Date posted:

Sunday, November 23, 2025

Location:

Centurion, South Africa

Salary:

Hourly

SUMMARY:

Brief Description:

Are you an experienced Automation Engineer with a strong background in test automation frameworks and scripting?
We are actively building our pipeline of skilled Automation Engineers for long-term assignments and contract opportunities with clients across multiple industries in South Africa.

POSITION INFO:

Job & Company Description:

I am currently seeking Automation Engineers to join our network of professionals for various upcoming projects. These roles offer exposure to modern automation tools, large-scale digital transformation initiatives, and dynamic agile environments.
Partnering with me ensures access to top roles where your expertise in automated testing, CI/CD integration, and quality engineering will directly contribute to system reliability and delivery excellence.
If you are ready to elevate your automation career and join high-performing teams — this is your opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks.
Enhance and optimise automation processes across applications and systems.
Execute automation test suites and analyse results to identify defects.
Work closely with developers, QA analysts, and DevOps teams to drive quality improvements.
Implement automation within CI/CD pipelines.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Education:

Relevant IT Degree or Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science or relevant field.

Experience:

3+ years’ experience as an Automation Engineer.
Strong automation tool experience (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium, Robot Framework, or similar).
Proficient in at least one programming language (Python, Java, C#, JavaScript).
API automation experience (Postman, RestAssured, SoapUI).
CI/CD experience with tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, or Azure DevOps.
Solid understanding of SDLC, testing methodologies, and agile frameworks.

Nice to Have:

Cloud exposure (AWS / Azure / GCP).
Performance testing tools such as JMeter or K6.
ISTQB or any relevant test automation certifications.

Apply now!

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