Cape Town City Centre: Intermediate Test Analyst- Cape Town – 12 month contract – start Feb 2026

We are seeking an experienced Test Analyst based in Cape Town to start in February and be based at our client site This role is an Intermediate-Senior Test Analyst (someone that possesses Manual Testing experience/Regression Testing/API testing) with Automation experience as well Responsibilities: Keep abreast of latest IT trends and practices to optimise service offering. Oversee the complete test cycle of software development, from requirements testing to user acceptance and release testing. Operationalise testing strategy in line with best practice standards to ensure alignment between testing and development activities. Define testing objectives and quality criteria to plan for testing at different stages of the development cycle to reduce potential for error. Execute end to end functional tests and utilise developed automated tests to ensure optimal functioning of applications in line with business requirements. Manage the testing operation of systems or applications under controlled conditions and evaluate the results against expectations. Apply an understanding of distributed systems to configure test environments and execute test plans in line with business requirements. Manage test cases, test designs, service and support documentation to ensure that testing and support of applications are accurate and meet expectations. Evaluate and understand software and applications functionality to determine appropriate test methodologies relative to the application being tested. Implement defect tracking and test case management systems to document test sets, defects and record test case execution results. Collaborate with the software development team or operations team to troubleshoot and remediate issues in production environments to drive quality and performance of systems or applications. Collaborate with various teams to ensure that all testing related work is carried out as per defined standards and procedures. Document UAT test scenarios, test cases and test scripts with the business analysis team to ensure business requirements are met. Qualificaitions Relevant IT qualification. ISTQB or related testing certification. 2-4 years relevant IT experience. 2-3 years testing experience. Exposure to working in a software development environment. Knowledge of software test design, software testing procedures and test execution methodologies. Understanding of relevant querying and programming languages. Exposure to process design, end-to-end testing and implementation. Exposure to back-end testing. Exposure to documentation, technical specifications, user stories/acceptance criteria, process maps and test plans. Knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle.