Job Description

• This role is accountable for systems testing on newly developed sytems. as well as operating as a test analyst. The incumbent is individually accountable for achieving results through own efforts, over periods of up to 3 months.
• Accountable for systems testing on newly developed sytems.
• Applies basic (e.g. boundary value analysis and equivalence class partitioning), intermediate (e.g. path flow analysis and decision logic tables) and advanced testing techniques (i.e. inspections and error modelstesting techniques) .
• Logs faults and reviews fault logs. Reviews test cases and make recommendations on optimising them.
• Tracks faults and prepare metrics on faults. Develops and refines test cases and test procedures.
• Prepares management reports (e.g. the test summary report). Ensures proper test prioritisation according to risk-based techniques.
• Assists in the implementation of testing methodologies.
• Additional duties include: Supplies input to the BA for finalising the documentation of Business Needs Requirements, including change requests for implementation of IT platforms to ensure effective business management.
• Present training to staff on new initiatives implemented whenever and existing process change or a new initiative is implemented after a successful UAT cycle.
• Document and facilitate the implementation of new / enhanced processes.
• Develops and implements test plans.
• Creates master test plans.
• Ensures that agreed testing standards are adhered to.
• Liaises with the project managers and development teams in order to identify and implement testing needs.
• Maintains continuity of system knowledge over all testing projects or areas.
• Plans the test environment.
• Uses test management techniques to calculate the amount of time it will take to test the project.
• Develops and oversees the rollout of the test methodology for each project, taking care to keep those methods that are already successful.
• Manages testing staff.
• Ensures that testing staff are effectively utilized.
• Distributes and monitors the quality of work.
• Ensures that adequate testing resources are available as needed.
• Responsible for fault analysis and management.