IT Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer Graduate - VKB Head Office, Reitz
Job Description
VKB Group, one of South Africa's most established and fully integrated agribusinesses, is looking for a motivated IT Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer Graduate to join their technology team at the VKB Head Office in Reitz, Free State.
VKB Group is rooted in agriculture β serving farmers from production and processing through to logistics and market connectivity, both locally and globally. Their IT division is at the heart of this operation, and they are now offering a rare opportunity for a recent IT graduate to step into a structured QA engineering role inside a company where technology directly powers food production and agricultural supply chains across South Africa.
As a QA Engineer Graduate, you will work closely alongside senior QA engineers throughout the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), gaining hands-on experience in manual and automated software testing, defect tracking, Agile team participation, and test documentation. This is an ideal role for a graduate who is detail-oriented, analytical, and eager to launch a meaningful IT career in a stable, values-driven organisation.
VKB Group is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from People with Disabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in executing manual and automated tests on software applications
Review system requirements and technical documentation for testing accuracy
Create and maintain test cases, test scripts, and test data
Identify, record, document, and track software defects (bugs)
Verify bug fixes after developers resolve identified issues
Support regression, functional, and system testing activities
Participate actively in Agile / Scrum team meetings and sprint planning
Maintain test documentation and generate test reports
Collaborate with developers and product teams to uphold software quality standards
Assist in identifying opportunities to improve testing processes and standards
Skills That Will Make You Stand Out
Basic knowledge of test management and bug tracking tools such as Jira
Familiarity with test automation tools such as Selenium, Leapwork, or similar
Understanding of API testing using tools like Postman
Basic programming or scripting knowledge in Java, Python, or JavaScript
Basic SQL and database knowledge
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Good analytical and problem-solving skills
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Collaborative, team-oriented work ethic
Willingness to learn new technologies and testing tools
Application Tips
Apply using Google Chrome on the VKB Career Portal
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Requirements
Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in:
Information Technology
Computer Science
Software Engineering
Information Systems
Or a related field
Basic understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
Foundational knowledge of software testing concepts and methodologies
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