Job Description

Business Unit:

Discovery Bank

Function:

Banking

Date:

4 Sept 2025
Functional Test Manager

About Discovery

Discovery's core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

About Discovery Bank

Discovery Bank is a bank like no other - a shared-value bank, designed with our clients in mind. We are all about sharing the value that clients create when they manage their money well, back with them through exceptional interest rates and rewards. Our Vitality Money programme measures how well clients manage their finances, informs them of what it means to be financially healthy, and empowers them with the knowledge to get enhanced rewards for managing their money well. If you are adaptable, a problem-solver, always questioning the way things are done, passionate about doing what is right, and obsessed with providing a quality service experience, we have a job for you where you can be your best in an environment that's safe and nurturing.

Job Purpose

The purpose of this role is to lead and manage the testing of large-scale, complex programs within the financial services domain. The Test Manager will be responsible for defining and executing comprehensive test strategies, ensuring quality delivery through both manual and automated testing approaches. This includes oversight of all testing phases, System Integration Testing (SIT), Performance, Security, and Mobile Testing while leveraging industry-standard tools and frameworks to drive efficiency, accuracy, and continuous improvement in the testing lifecycle.

Areas of responsibility

Test Planning & Coordination Lead and manage overall test planning and execution for large scale projects. Define the test execution strategy and oversee its implementation across all phases. Estimate timelines for test planning, design and execution activities. Assess and plan resource requirements to support testing efforts. Coordinate environmental setup and readiness for testing activities.



Test Design and Execution Manage and coordinate all testing activities, including: + Test design and documentation.
+ Test data creation.
+ Test execution (Manual and automated testing).
+ Defect management.
+ API Testing.
+ Performance and load testing.
+ Security and mobile testing.
+ User Acceptance Testing
+ Integration testing across front-end, partner systems, third-party platforms, system notifications, and marketing components.



Risk & Governance Identify and manage risks associated with the testing lifecycle. Ensure compliance with governance standards, including validation of entry and exit criteria.



Stakeholder Engagement Facilitate regular stakeholder meetings to provide updates and insights. Deliver clear and timely reporting on test progress, issues, and outcomes.



Continuous Improvement Drive transition from manual testing to automation test approach.

Personal attributes and skills

Ability to work and deliver under tight deadlines. Attention to details. Presentation and Facilitation Skills. Customer Service Orientation, Result Driven and Negotiation skills. Personal organisation and time management skills. Professional Communication (written, verbal/presenting and listening). Ability to build relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.

Education and Experience

Relevant university qualification. ISTQB Certification - ISTQB Foundation and Test Manager (required). Preference will be given to candidates with experience in coordinating testing activities across large-scale financial programs in the following technologies and domain. + SAP
+ Card or Payments or Credit
Strong understanding of shift testing principles. Exposure to key automation and API testing tools Selenium Jenkins Postman and SOAP UI (or equivalent tools) for API testing, including REST and SOAP services. Solid experience in Jira or ALM and Xray


EMPLOYMENT EQUITY



The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.