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Test Analyst

Weaver Fintech Ltd Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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Posted Feb 12, 2026Apply by Mar 14, 2026

Role & seniority: Intermediate Test Analyst with ~3+ years of testing experience.

Stack/tools: Manual testing across web, API, and mobile; STLC/process knowledge; TestRail; BrowserStack; Jira; Swagger; Postman; SQL scripting (SQL Server/MySQL); AI-assisted testing tools; familiarity with BRS/FRS; Agile environment.

Top 3 responsibilities

  1. Conduct manual testing on web-based, API, and mobile platforms; identify defects.

  2. Design, implement, and execute test plans and test cases; report results and present findings to stakeholders; provide regular feedback to PO/BA and development team.

  3. Support automated testing efforts (Web and Mobile) and build detailed test cases/scripts from BRS/FRS as needed; use AI tools to aid test design and execution.

Must-have skills

  • 3+ years of testing experience; manual testing of complex UIs.

  • Knowledge of structured testing methods and STLC.

  • Proficiency with TestRail; Jira; Swagger; Postman; BrowserStack.

  • SQL scripting (SQL Server/MySQL).

  • Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration in Agile squads.

  • Degree in Computer Science or related field; ISTQB/ISEB certification a plus.

  • Experience in financial services/fintech context is advantageous.

Nice-to-haves

  • Automation testing experience; AI-assisted testing tools.

  • Domain experience in loan or insurance products.

  • Additional tools: Slack; familiarity with API/web/mobile testing ecosystems.

Location & work type: Location no

Full Description

Weaver Fintech is a purpose-driven, data-centric FinTech company revolutionizing financial services for over 3 million South Africans. Our mission is to simplify financial journeys—empowering customers to shop, lend, insure, and thrive. We foster innovation, inclusion, and actionable insights, with our Data Engineering & Analytics team at the heart of this transformation. Join us to make a real impact in a collaborative, high-growth environment.

We are seeking a skilled and highly motivated Intermediate Test Analyst to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of testing experience, including manual testing with complex user interfaces, understanding of testing structure and the STLC process, and familiarity with testing tools like TestRail, BrowserStack, Jira, Swagger, or Postman. The candidate will be able to write SQL scripts. Good communication and good team player. Having a financial or insurance business, automation testing background and AI tools will be an advantage.

As an Intermediate Test Analyst, you will be responsible for conducting manual testing on web-based, API, and mobile platforms among others. You should be able to using AI tools to implement test plans, test cases, test execution, reporting and presentations.

Here’s what you can expect to be doing in the role

Conduct manual testing on a web-based, API and mobile platforms, among others. Implementing test plans and test cases, reporting and presentation. Assisting us with building our automated testing on Web base and Mobi base will be an advantage. Conduct testing for specified operational changes, projects, or enhancements when the need arises. Build detailed test cases/scripts from a BRS or FRS when required. (using AI) Identify and investigate areas that require further analysis. Carry out ad-hoc tasks related to the Tester function when requested to do so. Provide regular feedback to the PO/BA and Development team through the agreed channels including reports on defects and problem issues. Ensure that the work is carried out with the quality required and according to the predetermined schedule. Report and escalate defects and problems that occurred during the test process. Attention to detail with strong analytical thinking. Good communication and documentation skills Ability to work independently and within an agile squad.

A little about who you are

A Bachelor’s degree in computer Science/or relevant, IT Degree or related filed ISEB / ISTQB Certification will be an added advantage. Minimum of 3 years' testing experience Experience in testing complex user interfaces. Detailed knowledge of manual testing Experience and understanding of structured test methods and STLC processes. Experience with testing tools like TestRail. Experience with automation testing will be an advantage. Experience with SQL Server, MySQL, and the ability to write SQL scripts. Experience with Swagger, Postman to test services. Experience with tools such as Jira, Slack, Browser Stack will be an added advantage. Experience in financial services/fintech environments will be an added advantage. Experience in Loan, Insurance business will be an added advantage. Familiarity working with AI-assisted testing tools

Manual TestingAPI TestingMobile TestingWeb TestingSQL ScriptsTestRailBrowserStackJiraSwaggerPostmanSTLC ProcessAI ToolsAnalytical ThinkingCommunicationDocumentationAgilemulti-location

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