Test Automation Engineer

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTI006476/MM

Date posted:

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our client is assembling a standout tech squad - think of it like the school’s champion team, but for building reliable, scalable digital products. They’re looking for a Test Automation Engineer who has the confidence, discipline, and teamâboosting energy of the school’s star athlete… minus the letterman jacket.

POSITION INFO:

This role suits a qualityâdriven engineer who treats clean code and automation like daily training reps consistent, focused, and always pushing for personal bests. You’ll be the one who rallies the team around quality, making sure every release hit varsity level.
If you’re the kind of engineer who brings energy, structure, discipline, and a little bit of that “natural team leader” charm - Our client wants you on the roster.

Skills & Experience:
Work closely with developers, product owners, and analysts—your version of passing the ball down the field for a smooth play
Design and build automated testing strategies that help the team release fast, confidently, and consistently
Develop and maintain robust automation frameworks—your training gear for winning every match
Integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines so the team’s workflow stays sharp and gameâready
Ensure systems perform reliably at scale, just like a champion performing under stadium lights

Qualification:
Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
Relevant testing or automation certifications are advantageous

Contact MORGAN MARHOTHA on or , quoting the Ref: CTI006476.

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