Specialist: Test Analyst at Transnet

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 projects life cycle. Also involved in creating structured processes to manage defects right through to resolution.

Position Outputs

• Operationalised overall Transnet Release Management Strategy.
• Develop the Release Management Controls Framework, and approaches and guides ICT and business on all release management activities.
• Takes responsibility for all phases of testing and the management of the testing activities within a project lifecycle.
• Drive adherence of approved release management methodology. 5. Provide continuous reporting on the release management metrics and reporting.
• Maintains awareness of testing alternatives at a level where they can be analysed and the most effective testing strategy selected and agreed
• Manage release management toolsets.
• Manage process and product Metrics.
• Provides authoritative advice and guidance to colleagues on any aspect of testing, including training for testers and other developers where appropriate
• Managing of testing resources throughout the project lifecycle.
• Implements traceability matrixes to control testing coverage.
• Defines testing techniques used to plan and execute system tests of all application components (functional and non-functional) to verify that the system satisfies specified requirements and to manage defects
• Manages all risks associated with the testing and takes preventative action when any 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.