Job title : Test Manager
Job Location : Western Cape,
Deadline : October 13, 2025
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Introduction
Overall responsibility for the success of Quality Assurance, through ensuring quality planning, resource planning, resolution and management of issues.Job description
Provide input into business area initiatives and operating plans.Defines and obtains approval for the Test Strategy and Master Test PlanEstablishes Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and the Management Information Reporting (MIR) format for weekly tracking of test activities / deliverablesParticipating in the Change Approval Board (CAB)Provides thought leadership (operational & tactical focus) in area of responsibilityAttend weekly meetings on projects and provide input from the Tester’s perspectiveEnsures quality performance with regards to testing processes and proceduresPerforms quality checks with Test Lead and Test TeamProvide & Reviews weekly status reports and takes necessary actionsEscalates testing team issues to the project managerEscalate non performances issues to QA ManagerEstimates testing activities and schedulesEnforces the adherence to the company quality processes and proceduresEnsures the overall success of the test cycles by driving the completeness and schedule of Quality AssuranceApplies effective implementation of resources and quality assuranceDrive Quality Assurance across domains, functional areas, or projects as requiredDrives optimal allocation and utilization of resourcesDrives continual process improvementBuild and maintain relationships with key stakeholdersCoordinate relevant meetings and communicate the testing status to stakeholdersInter-project / group co-ordination between various departmentsProvides consultancy services where requiredResponsible for clear and effective communication between team and businessCoordinate and conduct UAT with businessEnsure teams produce high quality performanceContinuous monitoring and mentoring of testing team membersIdentify and drive skills development needs to QA teamMinimum requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Relevant 3-year IT tertiary or NQF aligned qualificationPost IT Graduate Qualification advantageous5-8 years’ experience in a Test Lead or Test Management RoleISEB / ISTQB Advance Test Manager certification requiredISTQB Expert Test Manager Certification advantageousExperience in defining and executing organization Test Policy and Test StrategyExperience in Test Planning, Test Reporting, Progress Monitoring and Quality Gates measurementOther work-related info e.g. shift workSolid Experience in working with OpenText ALM (Formally known as Quality Centre)Test Plan ModuleTest Lab ModuleDefect Management ModuleADDITIONAL CRITERIA
Desirable or preferred criteria which would be advantageous and assist in distinguishing between the candidates once the job requirements have been met.Production / Manufacturing jobs