Job Overview

Position: Software Tester
Company: South African Revenue Service (SARS)
Division: Strategy Enablement & Modernisation
Location: Brooklyn, Pretoria, Gauteng
Job Type: Permanent
Reports To: Manager: Systems Qualification & Testing
Closing Date: 31 July 2026

About the Role

SARS is looking for a detail-oriented Software Tester to ensure delivery of high-quality, reliable, and compliant digital systems.

You will work within the Systems Qualification & Testing team, executing test cases, identifying defects, and ensuring systems meet both business and technical requirements before release.

Job Purpose

To execute testing processes and capture defects during project and maintenance testing in line with SARS standards.

Key Responsibilities

Testing & Quality Assurance

Execute test cases using tools like Octane
Perform functional and non-functional testing
Identify, log, and track system defects
Participate in all testing phases (Unit, System, Regression, Stability)

System & Process Understanding

Understand systems being tested
Ensure accurate defect tracking and reporting
Update testing progress continuously

Continuous Improvement

Contribute to improving testing processes and standards
Support implementation of system changes
Identify risks and propose solutions

Reporting & Communication

Report testing progress and defects
Communicate effectively with team members
Escalate unresolved issues

Education & Experience

Option 1:

Higher Certificate (NQF 5) in IT
3 years’ software testing experience
Course in Practical Software Testing

Option 2:

Matric (NQF 4)
4 years’ software testing experience
Course in Practical Software Testing

Technical Requirements

Knowledge of testing tools (e.g. Octane)
MS Word & Excel proficiency
Software testing methodologies
Defect tracking and reporting

Core Competencies

Behavioural

Accountability
Analytical thinking
Attention to detail
Integrity & honesty
Adaptability
Continuous learning

Technical

Automated testing
Quality assurance
Reporting
SOP compliance
Business knowledge

Work Environment

Governance-driven environment
Exposure to enterprise-level systems
Opportunity for career growth in IT testing

Employment Equity

SARS supports Employment Equity.
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Successful candidates will undergo:

Security clearance
Psychometric assessments
Background checks

How to Apply

Apply before 31 July 2026 via the official SARS Careers Portal.

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