We are seeking
two experienced Senior Performance Testers
to support multiple strategic projects currently in execution across the organization. These initiatives span areas such as business separation, digitization, generation turnaround, distribution, and commercial transformation.
The successful candidates will form part of the
Testing Centre of Excellence (TCoE)
, a centralized testing function within Group IT that provides independent, specialist testing services to ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions.
Testing resources will be assigned across multiple projects, playing a critical role in improving delivery timelines, system performance, and overall software quality.
The Senior Performance Tester will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
Analyze and understand non-functional requirements
Define the approach and methodology for non-functional testing
Produce detailed
Performance Test Plans
Design, develop, and maintain load, stress, and performance test cases and procedures
Develop and maintain non-functional test scripts
Execute performance tests and analyze results
Log defects and manage retesting through to closure
Maintain the non-functional test script repository
Plan, execute, and report on all performance-related testing activities within assigned projects
Support broader performance engineering activities as required
Evaluate, select, and recommend appropriate performance testing tools
Set up, configure, and manage the performance testing tool suite
Work closely with Technical Architecture, Infrastructure, and Tools teams
Support walkthroughs and inspections of load and stress test procedures
ISTQB Foundation certification
Minimum
5+ years’ experience
as a Performance Tester
Minimum
5+ years’ hands-on experience
using
LoadRunner
BTech in Information Technology or an equivalent qualification
Strong experience in non-functional testing within complex environments
Ability to work across multiple projects simultaneously
Willingness to be based onsite at
MWP, Johannesburg
Participate in TCoE knowledge-sharing sessions
Contribute to skills transfer and continuous improvement initiatives within the testing team
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams
Strong documentation and reporting capability
Attention to detail and commitment to quality delivery

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