Automation Test Manager

Recruiter:

IOCO

Job Ref:

2046237134

Date posted:

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

We are a technology consulting firm partnering with a leading telecommunications client to appoint a highly skilled Automation Test Manager for an initial 6-month contract.

This role will focus on defining and establishing a scalable API framework, with a strong emphasis on automation, testing strategy, and alignment to TM Forum (TMF) standards.

What you'll do:

Analysis & Design
- Conduct current state assessments and gap analysis of existing API and testing capabilities
- Define a target-state architecture and API framework to support long-term operationalisation
- Design and implement:
  - API standards and design guidelines
  - Governance models and processes
  - Operating models and API lifecycle frameworks
- Develop a comprehensive automated testing strategy, including:
  - Conformance testing
  - Regression testing
  - Automation frameworks for API validation
- Ensure alignment with TM Forum (TMF) standards and industry best practices
- Produce high-quality end-to-end documentation to enable enterprise-wide adoption
Mandatory Requirements
- Proven experience as an Automation Test Manager / Test Architect in complex environments
- Strong experience in API testing, automation strategies, and frameworks
- Demonstrated ability to design end-to-end testing strategies for enterprise environments
- TM Forum (TMF) experience (essential)
- Experience in:
  - API governance and lifecycle management
  - Conformance and regression testing methodologies
  - Defining scalable testing frameworks
- Strong analytical, design, and documentation skills

Your Expertise:

Experience working within a telecommunications environment
Familiarity with large-scale, multi-system integration landscapes
Ability to translate strategy into practical testing frameworks and execution models
Strong stakeholder engagement and alignment capability
Focus on standardisation, scalability, and automation
Ability to deliver within tight timelines and high-impact programmes

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