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Junior Systems Tester
Closes Monday 9 November 2026
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Junior Systems Tester at the National Office in Midrand. Tests software and systems, checks defects and test cases. Suits people with an ICT or computer science diploma and two years' experience.
- Main duties: prepare and maintain test cases and test scripts, update the list of testable requirements, and check that systems meet requirements and work correctly.
- Other duties: write test documentation, support post-deployment checks, and find, analyse and report defects that affect end-users.
- Must have: a National Diploma in IT, Computer Science or an equivalent qualification at NQF level 6 recognised by SAQA, and at least two years' experience in the relevant field.
- Useful knowledge includes programming, quality management, software and hardware testing, and project management. A valid driver's licence is an added advantage.
- Based at the National Office in Midrand. The post is Level 08, with a salary of R413 001 to R486 501 per year, and the successful candidate must sign a performance agreement.
- To apply, send your application by email to 2026/152/OCJ@judiciary.org.za. The closing date is not stated in the text.
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Requirements
- Applicants should be in possession of a National Diploma in Information Technology/ Computer Science/ relevant equivalent qualification at NQF level six (6) as recognised by SAQA.
- A minimum of two (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
Duties
- 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.
How to apply
Applications can be sent via email to 2026/152/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
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Enquiries
Technical Related Enquiries: Mr N Mngomezulu Tel No: (010) 493 2544 HR Related Enquiries: Mr K Mphela Tel No: (010) 493 2527
Notes from the department
The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.
As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 145 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/214: JUNIOR SYSTEMS TESTER REF NO: 2026/152/OCJ SALARY: R413 001 – R486 501 per annum (Level 08). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement CENTRE: National Office: Midrand REQUIREMENTS: Applicants should be in possession of a National Diploma in Information Technology/ Computer Science/ relevant equivalent qualification at NQF level six (6) as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of two (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 DUTIES: 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. ENQUIRIES: Technical Related Enquiries: Mr N Mngomezulu Tel No: (010) 493 2544 HR Related Enquiries: Mr K Mphela Tel No: (010) 493 2527 APPLICATIONS: Applications can be sent via email to 2026/152/OCJ@judiciary.org.za NOTE: The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.