What is a Quality Assurance?
Quality assurance is the term used in both manufacturing and service industries to describe the systematic efforts taken to assure that the product delivered to the customer meets the contractual and other agreed-upon performance, design, reliability, and maintainability expectations of that customer.
Companies That Hire Quality Assurance Engineers In South Africa
Quality Assurance Engineer
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perceived Quality requirements standardisation & continuous improvement
- Test & validate customer driven quality requirements.
- Tracking R&D FMEAs to completion from DFMEA to PFMEA
- Problem solving in the design phase and early resolution
- Creation and managing of quality contracts with product suppliers
- Creating and continuously improving component specifications with R&D
- Life Testing of components and products
- Design Validation
- Thorough field trials when required
Software Tester – Cape Town, South Africa (Remote)
As we expand our range of product offerings, our commitment to delivering high-quality software remains strong, and we are adding additional members to our Quality Assurance team.
As our family of SaaS products grows, our steadfast commitment to high-quality software continues, prompting us to expand our Quality Assurance team.
This is a full-time, permanent, remote position based in Cape Town, South Africa. We request that candidates from other areas refrain from applying at this time.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
As a Software Testing Specialist, you will play a critical role in maintaining the quality and reliability of our software products. Your primary responsibilities will include:
- Analyzing Requirements: Understand user stories, use cases, and requirements for validity and feasibility
- Test Planning and Execution: Perform various levels of testing, including UX/UI and system testing
- Defect Management: Analyze test results, identify errors, bugs, and usability issues. Track and manage software defects and inconsistencies, providing recommendations for repairs
How much do quality assurance jobs pay in South Africa?
The average quality assurance salary in South Africa is R 407 000 per year or R 209 per hour. Entry-level positions start at R 214 335 per year, while most experienced workers make up to R 5 040 000 per year.
Is quality assurance a good position?
The demand for skilled QA professionals is high across various industries, and the tech industry is experiencing growth trends.
While work-life balance and job security can be challenging for QA professionals, building a strong skillset can help overcome these obstacles.