Test Analyst - SAP | Senior - Cape Town

Requirements:

• • Matriculation or equivalent.


• • Bachelor's degree or diploma in a relevant field (preferred).


• • Proven Test Analyst qualification (highly desirable).


• • Minimum 5 years of experience with SAP FICO and/or SAP HCM.


• • Working knowledge of project management principles.


• • Understanding of software quality assurance (SQA) practices.


• • Familiarity with software engineering best practices and frameworks.


• • Experience with test automation principles and tools.


• • Proficiency in Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office Suite, internet, and email.


• • Understanding of various system architectures (client/server, SOA, web-based, thin client, etc.).


• • Basic database and programming skills.


• • Solid understanding of various testing methodologies (functional, non-functional, etc.).


• • Familiarity with different Software Development Life Cycles (SDLCs).


• • Knowledge of testing best practices and frameworks is a plus.


• • Experience with SAP ECC, SAP SuccessFactors, SAP Finance, and S/4HANA (advantageous).


• • Basic SQL database knowledge (desired).


• • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• • Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• • SAP Expertise: Analyze and test functionalities across various SAP HCM and Finance modules.


• • Integration Testing: Verify seamless integration between SAP and non-SAP solutions within our IT landscape.


• • Security Focus: Test and understand user authorization roles to ensure system security.


• • Test Planning & Execution: Facilitate and plan user acceptance testing processes, including test execution across all test cycles.


• • Process Improvement: Proactively propose solutions to improve the testing approach for new business processes.


• • Supporting the Team: Collaborate with the functional team, troubleshoot issues, and provide solutions.


• • Test Automation: Work with automation teams to develop and execute automated tests, including scripting test cases and checkpoints.


• • Reporting & Documentation: Compile and analyze test results, prepare comprehensive test documentation, manage defect logs, and provide accurate estimates for test scope and effort.


• • Regression Testing & New Functionality: Assist with regression testing of existing functionalities and testing newly implemented features.


• • Risk Management: Identify potential risks, develop contingencies, and adjust testing plans accordingly.


• • Collaboration: Maintain open communication channels with developers, business analysts, and management.


• • Test Deliverables: Produce a range of test-related documentation, including test plans, matrices, scripts, and defect logs.