Junior Systems Tester

About the role

The Office of the Chief Justice is hiring a Junior Systems Tester, based in National Office Midrand. This is a permanent post, paying R413,001 – R486,501 a year. How to apply: Applications can be sent via email to 2026/152/OCJ@judiciary.org.za Reference number to quote: 2026/152/OCJ Closing date: 09 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.

Responsibilities

• Collect the raw material: The total no. of defects (for a release/build/cycle), provide support in calculating the average no. of defects/Functional area, provide support in measuring percentage of an application’s code or functionalities that are tested by automated tests, provide support in measuring the efficiency of automated testing efforts in identifying defects and provide support in measuring performance that reflects how long it takes to run a complete suite of automated tests.
• Update list of testable requirements, perform test requirements using test actions, provide support in coordinating development of test cases, ensure correspondence between system requirements and test cases, provide support in maintaining test cases and test scripts.
• Test documentation, facilitate post deployment, verify post deployment results, provide support in performance monitoring across development cycles and analyse delays by tracking trends in team productivity.
• Determine non-conformances and performance quality management processes of systems, verify if the systems meet the requirements and function correctly, verify if data trends improve processes of product innovation and reduce costs and verify if software results assist management to make strategic decision.
• Identify and report potential issues that affect end-users, provide support in the analysis of software defects, escalate software defects to appropriate team members, provide support in performing continuous software testing integrates and verify if the system is functional.

Requirements

• A National Diploma in Information Technology/Computer Science/relevant equivalent qualification at NQF level six (6) as recognised by SAQA.
• At least 2 years’ experience in the relevant field.
• A valid driver’s license will serve as added advantage.
• Knowledge and skills:
• Knowledge and understanding of Programming
• Quality Management
• Software/Hardware Testing and Project management. knowledge of Corporate Governance of ICT Policy Framework
• Test Methodologies in relation to the implementation of SDLC (Waterfall and Agile) Methodologies and Testing Techniques
• Quality Management and Programming and Batho Pele Principles
• Skilled in problem solving, analytical skills, communication, computer literacy, interpersonal skills, technical skills, planning and organising, project management, presentation, report writing and time management skills.