The Sanlam Retail Affluent business (SRA) is dedicated to empower South Africans in the middle- and upper-income segments to be financially confident, secure and prosperous. With deep client understanding and a focus on excellence in technology, client and intermediary experiences, SRA delivers financial solutions including comprehensive financial planning, life- and disability insurance, credit solutions, savings and investments, retirement and fiduciary services that can be accessed through various platforms.
Who is Sanlam Indie?
At Sanlam Indie, were building world-class financial products for a mobile-native generation.
Were on a mission to empower and guide people to financial freedom one step at a time. Sanlam Indie looks, feels and works like a scale-up, but has the backing and expertise of a leading South African insurance and investment giant - Sanlam.
The Indie team is full of creative, collaborative people who think big, execute quickly and dont take themselves too seriously. Were building a diverse team of curious and creative people who want to find purpose in their work. If that sounds like you, we might be just the right fit. Our products are growing in complexity and the role of our QA team is becoming critical to our success.
What you'll be doing
- Work closely with our QA lead to design, maintain, and execute test cases
- Define and communicate corrective actions for failed tests
- Review system and feature requirements and apply best testing best practices
- Participate in functional and technical design sessions to ensure QA is part of the design considerations
- Document and report on testing activities
- Interact with the product, actuarial and operations team to resolve issues that arise during planning, testing and other product phases.
- Test planning and test progress reporting (including the management of all errors during the testing phase).
- Analysis and resolution of staging and production systems and values errors
- Assist with testing automation across multiple platforms
- Assist with financial impact testing of our underwriting and policy administration systems
- A minimum 3-5 years QA and software testing experience
- ISTQB Certified (minimum Foundation level) or similar
- Experience in web and mobile testing
- Experience with test automation frameworks desirable
- Experience with our underlying technology stack would be an advantage (Node.js & React.js)
- A fast learner, with a passion for keeping track of the details that matter
- A creative problem solver
- Ability to communicate well with both technical and non-technical staff
- Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools and processes
- Experience in writing clear, concise and comprehensive test plans and test cases
- Experience with using test management or bug management tools
- Experience with performance and/or security testing is a plus.
As a member of the Indie team, youll have the opportunity to play a key role in the transformation of the personal finance industry in South Africa. Youll work with a group of smart, fun people, in an environment where youll be given responsibility and freedom to do great work and solve really challenging problems.
What We Expect From Indie Team Members
- A large part of our work is done remotely, so we place a lot of value on effective communication. Were looking for people who can communicate extremely well across different mediums and desire to build collaborative relationships and teams.
- Our work is never done, and sometimes the goal posts change more than wed like, so adaptability, empathy and proactivity are a must.
- Personal accountability and drive to constantly improve are key ingredients in our team.
Regression testing and scripts
System testing, analysis and reviews
Business Requirements
Logs and tracks and resolves defects
Personal Attributes
Interpersonal savvy - Contributing independently
Decision quality - Contributing independently
Plans and aligns - Contributing independently
Optimises work processes - Contributing independently
Build a successful career with us
Were all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its four business clusters Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.
Core Competencies
Cultivates innovation - Contributing independently
Customer focus - Contributing independently
Drives results - Contributing independently
Collaborates - Contributing independently
Being resilient - Contributing independently
Turnaround time
The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.
Our commitment to transformation
The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.
The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.
