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QA / Test Manager Contract

Zeal HR
Full-time
On-site
South Africa
Test Manager

Introduction and requirements

\uD83D\uDE80 Senior Test Manager – Banking & Financial Services
\uD83D\uDCCD Location: Rosebank, Johannesburg (On-site)
⏳ Contract Duration: 12 months
\uD83D\uDCB0 Rate: Up to R500 per hour

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Test Manager to lead the design, execution, and governance of a comprehensive Quality Assurance (QA) strategy across a large-scale, multi-vendor programme in the banking and financial services sector.

This role demands a strong personality, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to communicate clearly, factually, and with confidence at all levels β€” from technical teams to executive stakeholders.

What you’ll do:

  • Lead the development and delivery of end-to-end QA strategies covering SIT, UAT, performance, and regression testing.

  • Define governance frameworks, KPIs, and vendor accountability measures.

  • Oversee QA team onboarding, performance management, and test readiness from SIT to UAT.

  • Manage testing scorecards, coverage metrics, and quality reporting.

  • Facilitate workshops, capture requirements, and secure stakeholder sign-off.

  • Ensure audit-ready documentation, including risk assessments, test artefacts, and change management packs.

  • Drive best practices in defect management, automation integration, and CI/CD alignment.

What we’re looking for:

  • 8+ years in senior QA leadership or test management within large, complex programmes.

  • Proven banking or financial services experience.

  • Strong track record in multi-vendor environments.

  • Deep expertise in governance frameworks, performance testing, and automation-enabled regression packs.

  • Exceptional stakeholder engagement and factual communication skills.

  • Proficiency in QA tooling and configuration management.

  • Clear credit record – no judgements or defaults (mandatory for Financial Services sector).

  • Able to work full-time on-site in Rosebank, Johannesburg.

If you’re ready to take ownership of quality outcomes in one of South Africa’s leading financial institutions, apply today.