South Africa: Assistant Lecturer (Software Testing) – RedAcademy posted by Red Panda

About redAcademy

redAcademy is shaping South Africa’s next generation of digital innovators.
We design and deliver QCTO-aligned programmes that connect education to employment, empowering young South Africans to launch meaningful careers in Software Development, Quality Engineering and Data Science.

At redAcademy, we believe in education that transforms lives, driven by passion, accountability, and a shared mission to build South Africa’s digital future.

Purpose of the Role

Reporting to Head of Lecturing, the Assistant Lecturer supports the facilitation and delivery of our Software Testing programme. This individual combines technical depth with a passion for mentoring youth, ensuring learners gain both academic excellence and workplace readiness.

They take full accountability for academic delivery, learner progress, and quality assurance, embodying redAcademy’s commitment to launching career pathways with purpose and precision.

Key Responsibilities

• Co-facilitate lectures and practical sessions on Software Testing (Automation Testing using Cypress, Playwright, Selenium).
• Support sprinters through mentorship, coaching, and one-on-one academic interventions.
• Track learner attendance, progress, and engagement, ensuring early identification of support needs.
• Manage course materials and assessments on the Learning Management System (LMS), maintaining QCTO alignment.
• Assist with academic administration, including marking, moderation, and reporting to SETA and management.
• Contribute to internal QA processes, ensuring consistent academic and delivery standards.
• Support academic events such as Demo Days, Open Days, and Graduations, showcasing learner success and programme impact.
• Examination support through invigilation, preparation of assessment packs, and uploading of results.
•  Coordination with the lead lecturer through weekly planning, curriculum tracking, and risk identification.
• Meeting room management support by ensuring full readiness before sessions.

Requirements

• Minimum: Higher Certificate (NQF 5+) in Software Quality Testing, Software Development, or Information Systems.
• Experience: 1–3 years in software testing or automation, ideally with Cypress, Playwright, or Selenium.
• Exposure to lecturing, tutoring, or mentoring in a technical environment.
• Familiarity with QCTO frameworks and learning management systems.
• Desirable: ISTQB or relevant QE/QA certifications.

Personal Attributes

• Deep passion for launching career pathways and developing South Africa’s youth.
• Demonstrates accountability in all tasks, from delivery to learner outcomes.
• Organised, reliable, and detail oriented.
• Strong communicator with empathy and leadership potential.
• Energised by a mission driven environment and teamwork.