Are you a detail-oriented Manual Tester who thrives in Agile environments and takes pride in delivering high-quality software? We're looking for a proactive and experienced Manual Tester to join our team and play a key role in ensuring product excellence. What You Bring 7+ years of software testing experience across multiple test levels 3+ years working in Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban) Strong understanding of QA's role in iterative development Testing Skills Solid experience with: Functional, integration, and system testing Backend/API testing (REST or SOAP) Test design techniques (boundary value analysis, equivalence partitioning, exploratory testing) Technical Skills Hands‑on experience with SQL and database validation Familiarity with web services testing and API validation Certifications & Communication ISTQB Foundation Level and/or Agile Tester Extension certification Fluent in English with strong communication skills Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret and act on test results Mindset Proactive, self‑driven, and solution‑oriented Takes initiative in test planning, execution, and quality improvement What You’ll Do Actively contribute to cross‑functional Agile teams , ensuring quality at every stage Design, execute, and maintain manual test cases across functional, integration, and system levels Perform API and backend testing , validating integrations and data flows Collaborate closely with Developers, Product Owners, and Designers to refine requirements and improve quality Use SQL for data setup, validation, and deeper investigation of issues Reference Number for this position is GZ61159 which is a permanent position in Johannesburg offering a cost‑to‑company salary of R1.0m per annum negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Garth at or call him on to discuss this and other opportunities. Are you ready for a change of scenery? The e‑Merge IT recruitment is a specialist niche recruitment agency. We offer our candidates options so that we can successfully place the right developers with the right companies in the right roles. Check out the e‑Merge website for more great positions. Do you have a friend who is a developer or technology specialist? We pay cash for successful referrals! #J-18808-Ljbffr