Manual QA Tester (6 Month Contract), Cape Town
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Position Overview & Specifications
- Posted:25 days ago
- Sector: QA & Testing
- Location: Cape Town
- Job Ref: Manual QA_1675169784
- Job Type: Contract
- Salary: Negotiable per year
- Expiry Date: 02 March 2023
- Contact: Sheldon Botha
- Contact Email: sheldon.botha@xcede.com
- Duration: 6
Job Description
We're seeking a Manual Postman QA Tester, to join us on a 6 Month (Renewable) Contract, based in Salt River, Cape Town.
To be considered, you need to have 3+ years' experience as a Manual QA Tester with Postman API Testing experience and preferably be from within the Financial Services / Banking / Investments / Fin-Tech / Start-ups space.
Applicants must be based in Cape Town, for this short-term contract.
Candidate Minimum Requirements:
- 3+ years' experience as a Manual Tester
- 2+ years proven experience in the Postman API Testing platform
- Preferred industry experience: Financial Services / Banking / Investments / Fin-Tech space
- Candidates must be based in the Cape Town area and happy to work from the office on a hybrid model (Salt River.)
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Manual QA Tester (6 Month Contract), Cape Town roles across Xcede's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to HR Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £29,158 - £45,757 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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