Software QA Engineer

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTI005768/DM

Date posted:

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Annually

SUMMARY:
Join the Bug Busters squad! Hunt down software bugs before they haunt production.
Keep systems clean, stable, and client-ready with sharp QA practices.
Be the shield ensuring flawless experiences in one of SA’s top retail tech environments.

POSITION INFO:

As a QA Engineer, you’ll be the bug buster at the frontline—performing static testing, building and executing detailed test plans, collaborating with developers and product managers, and reporting software defects with precision. You’ll also maintain test environments, support after-hours stability, and ensure nothing slips past into production.

Skills & Experience:
We are seeking a Software Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer to help cultivate excellence across all stages of the software lifecycle. In this role, you’ll perform static testing to catch defects early, execute manual test cases, create and maintain test plans, and document and track bugs with precision. You’ll work hand-in-hand with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to ensure projects grow strong and meet quality expectations. The position also requires maintaining test environments and providing rotational after-hours support to ensure systems remain healthy and stable.

Qualification:
ISTQB certification advantageous
SQL/database query skills preferred
Experience with JIRA or other defect-tracking tools

Contact DYLAN MAWONA on or , quoting the Ref: CTI005768.

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