Job Overview
Business Segment: Group Functions
Company: Standard Bank of South Africa
Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, 5 Simmonds Street
Job Type: Contract
Job Ref ID: 80452186A-0001
Date Posted: 7/21/2026
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Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Test Analyst Lead to join our dynamic team in Johannesburg, South Africa. In this Contract position, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions by driving quality assurance initiatives, coordinating testing efforts, and championing best practices across our organisation. As a Test Analyst Lead, you will work collaboratively with development teams, stakeholders, and business partners to identify risks, resolve quality issues, and continuously improve our testing strategies and processes.
Coordinate and execute comprehensive testing activities, including test planning, test case design, and test execution across multiple projects and applications
Monitor, track, and report on defects, test status, and quality metrics to ensure transparent communication of the quality state to delivery teams and stakeholders
Design and implement automated testing solutions using industry-standard tools and frameworks to enhance testing efficiency and coverage
Collaborate with development teams to identify, analyse, and resolve quality issues and blockers that impede the testing effort
Define and establish quality engineering standards, best practices, and testing approaches aligned with organisational objectives and IT strategic initiatives
Develop and maintain test environments and ensure the necessary tools and infrastructure are available for seamless test execution
Lead quality assurance initiatives and act as a trusted advisor, providing expert guidance on testing strategies, risk assessment, and continuous improvement opportunities
Ensure alignment with modern engineering practices such as Agile, Continuous Integration, and Test-Driven Development to maintain future-fit testing approaches
Participate actively in demonstrations and pilot activities with business teams to understand priorities and inform risk-based testing strategies
Mentor and support team members in quality engineering practices, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning
Escalate identified risks and quality concerns promptly, ensuring delivery expectations remain clear and achievable
Maintain detailed documentation of test results, quality reports, and acceptance criteria to support informed decision-making
Qualifications
**Required Qualifications: **
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Informatics, Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Development, or Software Engineering
Proven experience in quality assurance and testing within a software development environment
Strong knowledge of manual and automated testing methodologies and practices
Proficiency with test automation tools and frameworks relevant to your domain
Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies
Experience with defect tracking and test management tools
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail
Strong communication and documentation abilities, with the capacity to articulate complex quality issues clearly
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams
Experience in test case design, execution, and reporting
**Desirable Qualifications: **
ISTQB (International Software Testing Qualifications Board) certification or equivalent quality assurance certification
Experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
Knowledge of performance and security testing
Familiarity with test data management and environment provisioning
Experience leading or mentoring quality assurance teams
Background in risk-based testing approaches
Understanding of API and database testing
Additional Information
Behavioural Competencies:
Adopting Practical Approaches
Articulating Information
Checking Things
Developing Expertise
Documenting Facts
Embracing Change
Examining Information
Interpreting Data
Managing Tasks
Producing Output
Taking Action
Team Working
Technical Competencies:
Automation
Intelligent Testing
Quality Assurance
Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies & Tools
Structured Test Methods & Processes
Technology Orientation
Test Driven Development
Testing (unit, regression, integration)
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