Software Solution Test Specialist Job at South African Post Office in Pretoria

Job Title:Software Solution Test Specialist (C2):X1
Position Reports to: Manager:Software Testing

Summation:
To test software to ensure the system is performing as per specifications/business requirements and
to report on any anomalies (defects)

Key Responsibilities:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
•Reading and understanding business requirement specifications, system design specifications, change request, release notes, business design documents and procedures.
•Run integration test and introduce performance testing.
•Develop test scripts/plans according to specifications and keep record of all tests performed.
•Testing the system using proven acceptance testing methodologies.
•Regression testing of new releases
•Automation of all test cases where possible.
•Defect tracking
•Identifying defects on the system, logging and tracking it until resolved
•Communicate with relevant parties to make sure that Dev/UAT/Pre-Production is part of the change management process to ensure version control management.
Minimum

Requirements:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
•National Diploma (NQF 5) or Equivalent Qualification
•Certificates in: Test Automation Tools; Software Testing; Testing
•2 years in a systems tester capacity
•Experience in working with Configuration Management products, Versioning and Issue Management
•Experience in compilation and maintenance of Test Cases
•Experience in Requirements Management
•Experience in Software Build and Automation
•Detailed experience in Manual and Automated software testing methodologies
•Experience and knowledge in Business Requirement Specifications (BRS) and Technical Design
Specifications (TDS)
•Programming experience would be a major advantage

Skills & Attitudes

SKILLS
•Problem solving skills
•Analytical Skills
•Strong interpersonal skills
•Good communication: written & verbal
Technical Design skills

ATTRIBUTES
•Results–oriented
•Quality-oriented
•Responsibility and reliability
•Quick Learner
•High work ethic Dynamic

Contacts:
The South African Post Office is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment, especially with regard to race, gender and disability.
OR
Sent CV to:
The Business Unit: Recruitment and Selection
Attention: Christopher Maila
Human Resources: Head Office
PO Box 2042
Corporate Shop 0074

E-mail:
Careers@postoffice.co.za

Deadline Date: 06.03.2014
How to Apply:

Position Number: 60029181
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Office or its Agent within 3 months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
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