Job Description

Who are we?


Sanlam Group Technology is responsible for the provision of a digitally enabled technology service as a group COE, drive business and transformation and provide group-wide digital and data architecture. We operate the various technology platforms and shared services, ensure Cyber and Information Security resilience, and act as technology governance and risk orchestrator for technology across Sanlam.


What will you do?


Responsible for creating and updating automated scripts required to run automated regression testing process. Responsible for debugging results and maintaining existing scripts and up to date test packs. Could be responsible to identify and analyse functional business changes in the system, analyse failed test results, raise defects and control versions of scripts. May plan script changes and schedule daily workload.


What will make you successful in this role?

Identify, define and design New Functionality test requirements
Perform test scheduling in accordance with designated tester
Perform test execution within all test cycles
Systems Testing
Business Readiness Testing
Assist with the datasheets of automated software in automating test cases, conditions, and checkpoints.
Assist with the test script execution and validations
manual and automated regression tests
Perform test documentation and Test analysis
Perform defect logging and reporting
Assist with new functionality and Regression testing
Test reporting based upon coverage and clearance statistics
Risk identification and reporting
Liaison with development team and business analysts
Produce Test related Documentation (Test Plans, Test Matrices, Defect Logs, Progress reports) in conjunction with the test manager
Perform scope and test effort estimations
Ability to analyse risks, develop contingencies, and plan testing accordingly
Liaise with technical as well as middle, and senior management


Qualification


Grade 12
An appropriate Testing tertiary qualification will be advantageous


Experience

Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in Testing within a Solutions Design division
Working experience in:
Financial Services
Life assurance would be advantageous
Testing with automated testing tools


Knowledge

Working knowledge of:
Test automation principles and practices
Software engineering best practices and frameworks
All forms of testing, configuration management, and requirements management
Testing best practices and frameworks
Understanding of:
Project management principles
Process Engineering principles
DevOps principles
Software quality assurance principles
System architectures such as Client / Server, Services Orientated Architecture, Web based architecture
Database structures, SQL & the ability to read through code (white box testing)
Computer Literacy including Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office Products, Internet and E-mail.
Any working knowledge of the following tools will be a strong recommendation
HP Quality Centre (or similar test management tools)
JIRA (or similar defect management tools)
SoapUI
Postman
Swagger
Selenium (or similar automation tools)SQL Server Management Studio (or similar database management tools)


Personal Attributes


Interpersonal savvy - Contributing independently


Decision quality - Contributing independently


Plans and aligns - Contributing independently


Optimises work processes - Contributing independently


Build a successful career with us


We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its four business clusters – Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.


Core Competencies


Cultivates innovation - Contributing independently


Customer focus - Contributing independently


Drives results - Contributing independently


Collaborates - Contributing independently


Being resilient - Contributing independently


Turnaround time


The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.


Our commitment to transformation


The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.

Quick response

Required Knowledge

• K0001   Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.
• K0002   Knowledge of risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk).
• K0004   Knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy principles.
• K0005   Knowledge of cyber threats an`d vulnerabilities.
• K0027   Knowledge of organization's enterprise information security architecture.
• K0028   Knowledge of organization's evaluation and validation requirements.
• K0044   Knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy principles and organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation).
• K0102   Knowledge of the systems engineering process.
• K0126   Knowledge of Supply Chain Risk Management Practices (NIST SP 800-161)
• K0169   Knowledge of information technology (IT) supply chain security and supply chain risk management policies, requirements, and procedures.
• K0203   Knowledge of security models (e.g., Bell-LaPadula model, Biba integrity model, Clark-Wilson integrity model).
• K0212   Knowledge of cybersecurity-enabled software products.

Required Skills

• S0015   Skill in conducting test events.
• S0048   Skill in systems integration testing.
• S0061   Skill in writing test plans.
• S0082   Skill in evaluating test plans for applicability and completeness.
• S0115   Skill in preparing Test & Evaluation reports.

Required Abilities

• A0026  Ability to analyze test data.
• A0030  Ability to collect, verify, and validate test data.
• A0040  Ability to translate data and test results into evaluative conclusions.