QA / Test Engineer jobs in South Africa

Updated November 3, 2026

Find QA / test engineer jobs in South Africa from company career pages, all in one list, including roles that never reach LinkedIn or Indeed. Employers also post this role as Software Tester, SDET, Test Automation Engineer and Quality Assurance Engineer.

Latest QA / Test Engineer jobs in South Africa

QA / Test Engineer jobs in South Africa at a glance

Companies hiring
ACI Worldwide
Cities
City of Cape Town
Work setup
Hybrid
Job types
Full-time
Skills in demand
software testing, test automation, test script writing, test plan development, test environment management, defect analysis, regression testing, platform architecture

Based on the newest listings. Not every posting states pay, level, or skills.

About QA / Test Engineer jobs

QA and test engineers check that software works before it ships. The work ranges from manual testing to writing automated tests with tools such as Selenium, Playwright, or Cypress.

Also posted as

  • Software Tester
  • SDET
  • Test Automation Engineer
  • Quality Assurance Engineer
  • QA Analyst

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QA / Test Engineer jobs in South Africa: questions

Where can I find QA / Test Engineer jobs in South Africa?

JobLookout collects QA / Test Engineer openings in South Africa from company career pages and puts them in one list, including roles that never get posted on LinkedIn or Indeed. Open a role and apply on the company's career page.

Are there remote QA / Test Engineer jobs in South Africa?

Most recent listings are hybrid. Remote roles appear when companies post them, and the work-mode filter narrows the list to remote only.

What skills do QA / Test Engineer jobs in South Africa ask for?

Skills that come up most in recent listings: software testing, test automation, test script writing, test plan development, test environment management, defect analysis, regression testing, platform architecture. Each posting lists its own requirements, so read the full description before you apply.

What job titles count as QA / Test Engineer?

This list groups related titles, including Software Tester, SDET, Test Automation Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer and QA Analyst, so you are not searching one keyword at a time.

Can I find entry-level or senior QA / Test Engineer jobs in South Africa?

Experience level is a filter, from intern and new grad through entry, mid, senior, lead, and director, so you only see QA / Test Engineer roles at your level.

Are there part-time, contract, or internship QA / Test Engineer roles in South Africa?

Employment type is its own filter: full-time, part-time, contract, and internship. Pick the one you want and the rest drop out of your list.

Are these only jobs in South Africa?

Yes. This page is QA / Test Engineer openings located in South Africa, including remote roles that still require South Africa.

Can I see QA / Test Engineer jobs in other countries?

Yes. QA / Test Engineer jobs are also listed for United States, India, Canada, United Kingdom, China and Mexico. You can switch the country at any time.

What should I check in a QA / Test Engineer job posting?

Worth checking before you apply: the team and the product, not only the word engineer; whether the stack in the posting matches work you have done; on-call, timezone, and office expectations written under the title.

How do I apply to QA / Test Engineer jobs in South Africa?

Open a role from your list and follow its apply link to the company's career page. You complete the application there.

How often are QA / Test Engineer jobs in South Africa updated?

This page refreshes every hour, and new openings are added as they appear on company career pages. Sort the full list by date to see the newest first.

Do I need an account to browse QA / Test Engineer jobs in South Africa?

No. You can open the list, read a role, and apply on the company site without an account. An account is only used for saved jobs, Copilot, and the resume tools.

Can JobLookout help with my resume for QA / Test Engineer jobs?

Yes. Paid plans include resume tools, including tailoring your resume to a specific posting before you apply.

What roles are similar to QA / Test Engineer?

Similar roles include Software Engineer, Backend Engineer, Frontend Engineer, Full Stack Engineer and Software Architect.