Job Description

Dynamic DNA is inviting applications for the Systems Testing learnership.

This qualification is designed to produce well-trained learners who can conduct practical investigations to provide stakeholders with information about the quality of a software product or service under test.

The programme combines theoretical and practical learning to develop workplace-ready software testing skills. It equips learners with the ability to validate and verify that a software programme, application, or product:

• Meets the business and technical requirements that guided its design and development
• Works as expected
• Can be implemented with the same characteristics

The qualification also provides a strong foundation for further growth in Information Technology and Communications at higher NQF levels.

Purpose of the Qualification

The purpose of this qualification is to:

• Develop knowledge, skills, and values required in the Information Technology and Communications Software Testing industry
• Help learners grow and develop while supporting economic participation
• Create opportunities for learners to move up career paths and become more valuable to organisations and the economy

Requirements

• Grade 12 Pass or Equivalent (NQF Level 3)
• English Pass of 50% and above
• Mathematics Pass of 50% and above
• Mathematics Literacy Pass of 50% and above

Industry Relevance

• Systems Testing

Skills and Knowledge You Will Gain

• Software testing fundamentals
• Validation and verification of software products
• Test case writing
• Defect identification and reporting
• Functional and non-functional testing
• Agile Scrum basics
• Use of testing and defect tracking tools
• Understanding of test lifecycle processes

Course Outlines

• Introduction
• Java Basics
• Agile Scrum with Jira tool
• QA Specific Roles in the Project – Test Life Cycle
• Thinking and Writing Test Cases Effectively with respect to Industry Standards
• Process to follow when bugs are found in an application
• Types of testing
• Test Pyramid Strategies
• Functional and Non-Functional Requirements Testing scope
• Bugzilla – Testing tool for defect tracking

Additional Information

• Qualification: Systems Testing
• NQF Level: 5
• Credits: 138
• SAQA ID: 83026
• Study mode: Full Time – On Campus
• Class schedule: Monday to Friday

Ideal Candidates

This programme is suitable for:

• School leavers
• Candidates who want to enter the software testing field
• Learners who want practical and theoretical QA skills
• Candidates who want a nationally recognised IT qualification