OUTPUTS
• Design, develop, implement and continuously improve software quality, testing tools, testing processes and testing environments through the application of appropriate testing methodologies and processes. Align to industry best practices and frameworks.
• Coordinates test automation activities and ensures a highly effective and well-documented test environment.
• Review and revise acceptance criteria to guarantee they are fit for purpose once fulfilled.
• Distribute test management knowledge to team members.
• Ability to design and create test script using software programming (e.g. VBScipt).
• Ensure innovative solutions align and support strategic implementation according to overall business strategy.
• Lead and direct different cross-functional programs and projects of varied sizes and types
• Manage and attain customer expectations and ensure delivery to fulfil expectations
• Exercise decision-making and independent judgment while being aligned with customers and management
• Promote innovations to support business requirements through activities that test, pilot and implement innovative concepts for optimal customer experience
• Manage ideas from design stage through to implementation
• Roll out and analyse the effectiveness of initiatives that leverage multiplatform technologies
• Initiate, develop and maintain a range of working relationships, within IT, the business and CoC
• Perform all outputs in compliance with the Company’s Integrity Codes & SHEQ requirements
• Perform delegated SHEQ tasks and duties and Inform superiors about deviations

REQUIREMENTS:
• Experience using Solution Manager 7.2 (Solution Documentation and Test Suite) and SAP PI
• Experience with test automation tools (SAP CBTA, HP UFT, SAP eCATT, etc.)
• Knowledge of SAP Basis
• Experience in software development (VBScript) will be beneficial
• Experience in an Agile or DevOps environment and understanding agile/DevOps frameworks
• Demonstrated ability to foster an environment for ideation, prototyping and production
• Demonstrated business acumen to take from design to implementation and preferably experience scaling a concept
• Must have IT Development and Systems Knowledge
• Experience with software development methodologies and practices (Agile, Scrum, etc.)
• Experience in Data Analysis and Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Must have an excellent ability to multi-task effectively working on several projects synchronously
• Experience in rolling out initiatives that leverage multiplatform technologies
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally
• Ability to perform the minimum required physical and mental requirements of the function

QUALIFICATION:
• Minimum NQF 7 – BSC/BCom/BTech in Information Technology or B. Eng. (Industrial Engineering) or relevant equivalent

EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum 3+ Years’ experience in IT
• Experience with SAP Solution Manager or test automation tools will be advantageous.
• ISTQB/ISEB Certification will be advantageous.