Job Description

BASIC INFORMATION

Department:

IT

Vacancies:

1

Location:

Johannesburg

CONTACT INFORMATION

Contact Person:

Amanda Lekale

Contact Email:

recruitment@amrod.co.za

Contact Phone:

0114579900

DATES

Date Circulated:

02 Sep 2025

Closing Date:

30 Sep 2025

MINIMUM SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

Diploma or Certificate in Software Testing, Graphic Design, Computer Science, or related field.



ISTQB Foundation or equivalent testing certification (advantageous).



Coding in JavaScript or NodeJS (advantageous)



Training or exposure in Pitstop Pro, Enfocus Switch, or CorelDRAW beneficial but not required (on-the-job learning provided).



Exposure to Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) advantageous



Exposure to PDF Toolbox



1+ years' experience in testing, QA, print production, or related support roles.



Foundational knowledge of:



o Manual testing (test cases, defect logging, regression testing).



o File preparation and quality checks for print.



Strong eye for detail and ability to spot inconsistencies or errors.



Willingness to learn layout automation tools (Pitstop Pro, Enfocus Switch, CorelDRAW, PDF Toolbox).



Good documentation and reporting skills.

BEHAVIOURAL DIMENSIONS REQUIRED

Analytical and structured approach to testing.



Curiosity and willingness to learn new automation tools.



Good communication skills (verbal and written).



Proactive, with a continuous improvement mindset.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF KEY PERFORMANCE AREAKEY PERFORMANCE AREA

Testing & QA

Accurate execution of test cases for automated workflows and file outputs

File Validation

Delivery of error-free, print-ready files after testing cycles

Collaboration

Effective support for Layout Automation & Testing Engineer; good communication with layout artists and QA team.

Learning & Upskilling

Demonstrated progress in learning Pitstop Pro, Enfocus Switch, PDF Toolbox and CorelDRAW, and automation concepts

Problem-Solving

Ability to identify issues, escalate appropriately, and suggest improvements where applicable.

Support

Replication of support issues logged to assist with Root Cause Analysis

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The Layout Automation Tester provides dedicated support to the Layout Automation & Testing Engineer, with a primary focus on testing, validation, and quality assurance of automated workflows and print-ready outputs. The role ensures accurate execution of test cases, identification of defects, and verification of error-free layouts for production.