The closing date is on 10/10/2024. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.
Position Purpose
To manage the definition, implementation, and integration of testing strategies, principles, and processes into the design and development of system solutions. To ensure that testing methods and procedures are executed in accordance with required standards and guidelines and meet customer requirements.
Responsible for the test management of projects throughout a project's life cycle. Also involved in creating structured processes to manage defects right through to resolution.
Key Responsibilities
- Operationalise overall Transnet Release Management Strategy.
- Develop the Release Management Controls Framework and guide ICT and business on all release management activities.
- Take responsibility for all phases of testing and the management of testing activities within a project lifecycle.
- Drive adherence to approved release management methodology.
- Provide continuous reporting on the release management metrics.
- Maintain awareness of testing alternatives to analyse and select the most effective testing strategy.
- Manage release management toolsets.
- Manage process and product metrics.
- Provide authoritative advice and guidance on any aspect of testing, including training for testers and developers.
- Manage testing resources throughout the project lifecycle.
- Implement traceability matrices to control testing coverage.
- Define testing techniques used to plan and execute system tests of all application components (functional and non-functional).
- Manage all risks associated with testing and take preventative action when risks become unacceptable.
Qualifications and Experience
Degree in Information Systems (or post-graduate diploma in Information Systems) and ISTQB / ISEB Certification. Project Management Qualification, ITIL/COBIT Certification. 7-10 years’ experience in a similar position within an IT environment is required. At least 3 years full test lifecycle implementation and execution experience.
Key Competencies
- Is a conceptual and analytical thinker.
- Is results-focused.
- Is courageous and resilient.
- Is emotionally intelligent.
- Is an excellent communicator.
- Is an Agile ambassador.
- Is visionary and inspiring.
- Is strategic and collaborative.
- Is innovative and entrepreneurial.
- Has impact and influence.
- Is a change agent.
- Is admired by industry peers.
Equity Statement
Preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.
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