Job Ref #: WPBTS-745
Industry: Information Technology
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1

Job Description

Do you want to help save lives?  Do you want to take on the challenge of moulding and testing cutting edge medical related solutions? If you are an experienced software tester and want to influence systems that positively impact people across the Western Cape, then the Western Cape Blood Service needs you!

 

A vacancy exists for an experienced Software Tester, Paterson Grade C3 in our IT development team. You have an opportunity to work on innovative technology, be part of a dynamic and supportive team and help shape the future digital landscape of blood services.

 Purpose of the Job

The Software Test Analyst participates in our Agile software development process by analysing application requirements, design documents, epics and user stories, developing comprehensive test structures and test plans, executing tests and analyses results so that software solutions meet business expectations.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and enhance the WCBS IT Quality Assurance Framework
• Review, analyse and evaluate business requirements
• Help design scalable & flexible systems and improvements
• Define testing strategy, scope and approach
• Develop and document effective test plans, scripts and test cases
• Implement automated testing processes and solutions
• Execute all aspects of testing of software products
• Maintain and manage testing results and corrective actions

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements and Responsibilities

• National Diploma / Degree in Computer Science / Information Systems
• ISTQB Advanced Level Certification
• 5 years proven software testing experience
• Agile development methodology Experience (advantageous)
• Excellent verbal, written & interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with the organization, project & development teams
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Experience with Test Automation Frameworks (advantageous)

 

As part of the recruitment and selection process, you may be required to complete a psychometric assessment.

 

Western Cape Blood Service is an equal opportunity employer. Kindly visit our website, www.wcbs.org.za and follow the links to apply.

Closing Date: 20 April 2026

Please note that no emails or hand delivered application will be accepted.

 

Should you not receive feedback within 4 weeks of submitting your application, please consider this as unsuccessful.