Test Analyst at Nedbank

Job Purpose

• To define the test environment; analyse and document functional and non functional test cases based on the testing process and to participate in test design. Define the test environment requirements.

Job Responsibilities

•  Contribute to a culture conducive to the achievement of transformation goals by participating in Nedbank Culture building initiatives (e.g. Staff surveys etc.).
• Achieve business strategy by participating and supporting corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve or enhance processes by identifying and recommending improvements to tools; policies and procedures to add value to Nedbank.
• Add value to Nedbank by supporting the implementation of new processes; policies and systems.
• Ensure understanding of client needs through participation in peer reviews.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders by providing feedback to stakeholders.
• Enable consultation within the value chain that supports and depends on testing by establishing a network with peers.
• Ensure stakeholders are informed by conducting walk through with the business.
• Ensure work completed according to plan by analysing requirements; extracting requirements; and using intermediate level test plans.
• Ensure functional and non functional test requirements by designing test cases and by creating test procedures.
• Use resources effectively by defining a controlled system testing environment.
• Specify test by using structured techniques.
• Provide feedback on test by writing test summary reports.
• Conduct static testing by applying rules and checklists.
• Ensure test effort and business risk is maintained by prioritising requirements to test.
• Execute on the project plan by creating test cases.
• Ensure test plan are designed in accordance with relevant standards and practices by providing input into test plans.
• Manage the traceability between test cases and requirements through documenting all findings and requirements.
• Solve issues by identifying; reviewing and ensuring defects are assigned accordingly.
• Comply with risk standards by logging incidents on relevant system and by managing outstanding incidents.
• Keep abreast of legislation and other industry changes that impacts on role by reading the relevant newsletters; websites and attending sessions.
• Understand and embrace the Nedbank Vision and Values by demonstrating the values through interaction with team and stakeholders.
• Improve personal capability and stay abreast of developments in field of expertise by identifying training courses and career progression for self through input and feedback from managers.
• Ensure personal growth and enable effectiveness in performance of roles and responsibilities by ensuring that all learning activities are completed; experience practiced and certifications obtained and/or maintained within specified time frames.
• Ensure knowledge management; continuity and team success through constructive participation in a diverse team and by sharing knowledge with team.
• Produce test cases by adhering to agreed project timelines.
• Provide advice on test requirements for the project to the relevant stakeholders

People Specification

• Essential Qualifications - NQF Level
• Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate

Preferred Qualification
IT Diploma/ certificate. ISTQB foundation or equivalent entry level testing certification. (PST)

Essential Certifications

• ISTQB foundation or equivalent entry level testing certification. (PST) ISTQB foundation or equivalent (ISEB).

Preferred Certifications

• Type of Exposure
• Built and maintained stakeholder relationships
• Completed Reports and Achieved Budgets
• Developed and Implemented Communications Strategy
• Manage internal process
• Managed Relationships
• Managed Self and Team
• Provided Client Service
• Provided Administrative Support

Minimum Experience Level

• 3-4 years in testing roles (minimum 14 months as Senior tester)

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Administrative procedures and systems
• Banking knowledge
• Banking procedures
• Business principles
• Business terms and definitions
• Microsoft Office
• Relevant regulatory knowledge
• Relevant software and systems knowledge
• Business writing skills
• Product Knowledge
• Cluster Specific Operational Knowledge
• Data Analysis and Interpretation
• Governance, risk and controls
• Testing principles and processes
• System Interdependencies
• IT Report Writing

Behavioural Competencies

• Continuous Learning
• Collaborating
• Customer Focus
• Initiating Action
• Work Standards
• Managing Work
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills