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Must have a minimum of 5 years working experience in Software testing or Information Technology\nALTERNATIVE #\nSenior Certificate (NQF 4) AND Some form of advanced, certified training in Software Testing Techniques (e.g. ITSEB or ISTQB Advanced) and minimum of 7 years working experience in Software Testing or Information Technology.\nMinimum Functional Requirements\nSoftware testing - Have a working knowledge of the following applications: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Project. Must have an in-depth knowledge of HP Quality Centre.\nJob Outputs:\nProcess\nCorrectly apply applicable legislation, including amongst others policies, procedures, and SOPs in the delivery of work outputs. \nAccumulate information and provide reports with recommendations applicable to area of specialisation. \nApply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems and procedures to identify trends and potential risks. \nCommunication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation. \nEffectively plan and schedule own activities to continuously improve quality and service delivery in area of specialisation. \nExecute process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change. \nUse practical and applied knowledge and situational judgement to consider policy implications and to arrive at decisions / conclusions. \nDevelop and maintain productive working relationships with peers, SARS role players and third parties to achieve predefined objectives. \nConstantly monitor the integrity and quality of data to ensure that the correct information is fed back to business and practice owners. \nIdentify, analyse, develop and implement solutions to address gaps or errors that have been identified in SARS information, data and systems. \nApply processes to improve data validation across service delivery systems in line with pre-defined objectives. \nPerform compatibility testing to prevent software failure due to compatibility between application software, operating systems or operating systems versions such as Desktop Applications, Web Browsers i.e. Internet Explorer new versions etc. \nPerform backward compatibility testing of latest software versions that not all users may be running on. \nTo manage the early identification of defects and systems failures. \nActively participate in the Testing Life-Cycle. \nExecute test cases captured and assigned within a Test Management Tool. \nUpdate Test Management Tool to reflect testing progress. \nTo capture defects within Test Management Tool in accordance with SARS defect reporting standards. \nTo test activities that verify a specific action or function of the application and test objective and output answers the questions…\"can the user do this\" or \"does this particular feature work. \nTo assist in the management and coordination of the early identification of defects and systems failures in order to ensure a successful project delivery. \nActively participate in the Testing Life-Cycle in relation to testing activities, from time-to-time coordination of test cycle deliverables as required by seniors. \nExecute test cases captured and assigned within the defect management system. \nFrom time to time, on request, assist senior test analyst with basic test analyst functions and activities. \nGovernance\nComply to set governance and compliance procedures 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\nContribute on execution of assigned tasks, roles and deliverables to project resources involved as and when required. \nBehavioural competencies\nFairness and Transparency \nAccountability\nAdaptability\nAnalytical thinking\nAttention to detail\nHonesty and Integrity \nConceptual ability\nBuilding Sustainability\nCommitment to Continuous Learning \nOrganisational awareness\nTechnical competencies\nComputer Literacy\nAutomated Unit Testing \nBusiness Knowledge\nBusiness Acumen\nIT Development\nDatabase Design and Management \nStandard operating procedure compliance \nSystems Thinking \nEfficiency improvement \nExecute, Implement & Follow Through \nQuality Orientation \nStandard operating procedure compliance \nTesting Software \nReporting\nCompliance Competency\nGOC Confidential \nQuality Management (IT)\nFacilitation skills\nAbility to work under pressure \nBusiness Analysis Tech (IT)\nHave a sense of urgency \nSoftware Metrics (IT)\nSystems Qualification and Testing\nTact and Diplomacy \nProject Management Processes\nEmployment Equity\nThe Employment Equity policy of SARS will be considered as part of the recruitment and selection process and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an oath of secrecy, pre-employment screening, case study, pre-assessment, psychometric assessment and or vetting, and a declaration of private interest. The appointment is also subject to appropriate reference(s) and security clearance where applicable.\nProtect yourself. Never pay for a job.\nRecruitment Fraud Alert: SARS never asks for payment for vacancies, interviews, or appointments. 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