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Introduction: VKB is a leading company within the agricultural industry of South Africa, with over a100 years of experience and an astonishing reputation. This is a company that adheres to all the corporate best practice principals and expectations but honors the values and reputation of a small countryside company. About you: You are keen to join one of the most dynamic and leading agricultural companies in South Africa, You want to be part of an I&T department that is passionate about delivering optimal services to the VKB Group. You have an interest in the I&T and Business Process Environments. You have a proven track record to be Inquisitive, Thorough, Diplomatic and Creative. You have the ability to step back and see the bigger picture and keep perspective in pressured and dynamic circumstances. You are teachable and able to adapt to new processes and procedures. You are able to work in a team environment and add value and innovation to the team. You must be able to manage time and deadlines in a suitable manner and be able to communicate when delays are presented. About the Role: The role is established in the Governance, Risk and Compliance department of the VKB Information and Technology department as part of the Quality Assurance Team. The Quality Assurance Graduate will report to the Quality Assurance Lead and ultimately to the I&T Manager: Governance Risk and Compliance. The QA Graduate will be responsible to work with the Quality Assurance (QA) Team to deliver high-quality software solutions in line with pre-determined standards to the relevant product owners. As part of the QA process, activities will include designing and executing of manual and automated testing procedures in accordance with the QA framework and best practice principles. QA Graduate is regarded as the entry-level positions in the QA department and is a fixed term contract position of 12 months. Duties and Responsibilities Familiarize and understand the requirements of the Software Quality Assurance Methodology, Framework and Team Guidelines. Execute Business As Usual (BAU) and project testing activities in line with the Quality Assurance Methodology and Framework. Identify trends based on pro-active analysis of test results to identify root causes for consistent test failures. Maintain knowledge of testing best practices and industry trends. Attend all the prescribed training on the QA principles, Automation Tool requirements and ERP functionality. Report on progression of testing projects/cases assigned by management in a metric and structured manner. Deliver customer service of the highest quality to the VKB Operational departments to ensure the QA brand is recognized for leaders in execution and innovation. Skills and Qualifications: Minimum Grade 12 education. Applicable Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Studies or related field preferred. (Combination of IT and Commerce subjects will be preferred). Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. High proficiency in computer technology and programming languages preferred (experience in JAVA will be advantageous). Strong work ethic with a fierce dedication to exceeding expectations. Impeccable organizational skills with the ability to multitask and deliver results under pressure. Ability to communicate effectively and be assertive. Proficiency in both English and Afrikaans. Great team player and able to work efficiently with minimal supervision and deliver exceptional results on time. Other Information The company can expire jobs at any time at their own discretion. VKB Group and/or its subsidiary companies will use any personal data collected through the job opportunities section of this website for recruitment purposes only and, should your application be successful, for purposes connected with your employment. VKB Group is an equal opportunity employer. VKB Group’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to VKB Group’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. VKB Group actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities Things to take note of when applying through our Career Portal. Use Google Chrome when accessing the portal Clear copy of your CV in either PDF or Word The CV should not have handwriting on the document NB Only Submit your CV on the Upload CV section of the application form and not a PDF that includes other documents such as ID, Driver’s License and other documents. The application form will make provision for the candidate to upload supporting documents. When uploading profile picture , make sure the minimum size uploaded is 300 x 300px Apply Now

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