Job Description

Lesaka Technologies' Consumer Division

is looking for a detail-driven and experienced

Manual Tester Team Leader

to lead a team of QA professionals and ensure high-quality software releases. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in structured environments, enjoys coaching others, and has a strong understanding of the full software testing lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of manual testers with day-to-day guidance, mentoring, and performance support. Plan and allocate testing tasks based on sprint or project requirements. Develop, review, and maintain test plans, test cases, and scripts. Oversee execution of various testing phases including functional, regression, integration, and UAT. Track and report on testing progress, defect trends, and quality metrics. Work closely with developers, product managers, and business analysts to ensure full requirements coverage. Conduct regular test documentation reviews to ensure clarity, completeness, and accuracy. Uphold QA standards and continuously drive improvement of testing processes and tools. Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of new QA team members.

Minimum Requirements

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field 5+ years in software testing, with

1-2 years in a leadership or team lead role

Proven experience in manual testing of web and/or mobile applications

Skills & Competencies

Deep understanding of SDLC and STLC Experience using JIRA, TestRail, Zephyr, or similar test and defect tracking tools Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills Excellent communication and leadership skills Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality Able to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Nice to Have

Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum or Kanban) Basic exposure to automation tools and scripting Experience in regulated industries such as fintech, banking, or healthcare

Key Performance Indicators

Test case coverage and execution rates Defect leakage rate and test quality metrics Team efficiency and delivery timeliness Quality and accuracy of documentation and reports

Apply today

to join a growing QA function that values precision, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

If you have not heard from us within 14 days of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.