Software Automation Tester

Recruiter:

Network Contracting

Job Ref:

NCM002541/Zandi

Date posted:

Thursday, November 13, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Brief Description:

Are you a passionate Software Automation Tester with a keen eye for detail and a love for technology?
Our leading clients across industries such as Finance, Retail, Telecommunications, and Logistics are looking for skilled Automation Testers to join their dynamic teams. These roles offer exposure to modern testing frameworks, agile environments, and cutting-edge automation technologies.

POSITION INFO:

Job & Company Description:

I am currently looking for experienced Software Automation Testers for various contract and permanent opportunities across South Africa.
Partnering with me ensures access to multiple opportunities where your skills in test automation, scripting, and QA best practices will help drive excellence in software delivery.
If you are ready to take your automation testing career to the next level — this is your opportunity to work with industry-leading organizations and expand your professional footprint.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for web, mobile, and API testing.
Build and enhance automation frameworks using tools like Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or Appium.
Execute functional, regression, and integration testing.
Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with Developers, Business Analysts, and QA teams.
Identify, log, and track defects through to resolution.
Maintain documentation of test plans, test cases, and execution results.
Contribute to the improvement of CI/CD pipelines and testing efficiency.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Education:

Relevant Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Software Engineering.
ISTQB Certification or similar QA qualification (advantageous).

Experience:

Minimum 3+ years’ experience in software test automation.
Proficiency in test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, TestNG, JUnit).
Strong scripting skills in Python, Java, C#, or JavaScript.
Experience with API testing tools such as Postman, RestAssured, or SoapUI.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitLab).
Knowledge of version control systems (Git, Bitbucket).
Exposure to performance testing tools (JMeter, K6) is advantageous.

Nice to Have:

Cloud testing exposure (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Experience with BDD frameworks (Cucumber, SpecFlow).

Apply Now!

For more exciting IT vacancies, visit: />I also specialise in recruiting within the following fields:
Software Development | Quality Assurance | Automation Testing | DevOps | Cloud Engineering
For more information contact:
Zandile Masangwana
Recruitment Consultant

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