Senior Administrative Officer: Validation & Testing LAB

Overview

Senior Administrative Officer for validation and testing in government pensions administration agency IT environment.

Requirements

• A relevant 3-year National Diploma/ Degree in IT (at least 360 credits).
• Minimum of 3 years’ appropriate experience in Testing Lab environment.
• Computer literacy.
• Knowledge of Employee Benefits schemes and funds.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation.
• Working knowledge of IT environment.
• Knowledge of GEPF services and products.
• Knowledge of Basic Accounting System (BAS).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Applicable Testing Methodology and/or related testing courses.
• Business Analytics.
• Leadership and managerial skills.
• Computer literacy skills.
• Organizing and Problem- Solving skills.
• Communication skills.
• Customer Oriented.
• Ethical business conduct.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Ability to take responsibility.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Duties

• The incumbent will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks which include but are not limited to the following: Test analysis, design and execution.
• Perform manual tests, recording the results and raising defects.
• Develop and maintain automated functional tests using testing tools.
• Define test requirements.
• Test execution across all test phases and test types.
• Assist where necessary with test data setup.
• Defect logging.
• Supervise automation and performance test processes.
• Capture and save test cases provided by business test users.
• Report on progress per project, risk and issues.
• Provide project test closure report.
• Risk and issue reporting.
• Identify and review non-functional requirements.
• Define and execute performance testing and troubleshooting resolving performance related issues.
• Use web application security tools to identify security issues.
• Communicate security test results to technical and business stakeholders and work collaboratively to resolve security issues.
• Perform installations, upgrades and system configuration testing including confirming the accuracy of installation documentation and release notes.
• Supervision of the Testing Lab processes.
• Build, maintain and foster sound internal and external client relationships with all service processes partners to ensure prompt service delivery.
• Provide support with the compilation and presentation of service delivery performance reports for Senior Management and the Board of Trustees.
• Provide support in defining and maintaining the Unit’s financial budget.
• Actively support continuous improvement projects.
• Execution of the complete System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) of all new business system solutions, system errors/ corrections, enhancements and new system releases.
• Revision and testing of related CIVPEN and workflow functionality and the subsequent implementation of formal Testing Methodology, processes and related requests and maintenance of a proper testing grid for Business Support services.
• Facilitate the provision of training to all users and stakeholders on system/ process changes.
• Planning and coordinating projects.
• Plan and coordinate across multiple projects and streams.
• Provide Test estimations and prioritize test items.
• Define test environment requirements.
• Highlight and communicate test dependencies.
• Supervising of Staff: Allocate work according to skills and competencies.
• Manage staff performance.
• Develop, train and coach staff, Maintain discipline.
• Provide monthly statistics.
• Ensure that subordinated are informed about changes in work environment or management decisions.

How to apply

To apply visit: https://erecruitment.gpaa.gov.za/

Enquiries: Sibekezelo Mthembu Tel No: (012) 319 1275 Enquiries.erecruitment@gpaa.gov.za

Notes

Various permanent position of Senior Administrative Officer: Validation and Testing Lab is currently available at the Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA): Business Support Systems Unit. Effective from 19 June 2026, the GPAA now utilises an e-Recruitment System which means all applicants must login/register to apply for positions, we only accept e-Recruitment online applications. The applicant’s profile on the e Recruitment is equivalent to the newly approved Z83, and it is the responsibility of applicants to ensure their profiles are fully completed or their applications will not be considered, as per the DPSA Practice Note. Certain documentation will still be required to be uploaded on the system such as copies of all qualifications including National Senior Certificate/Matric certificate, ID, etc., however these documents need not be certified at point of application, however certification will be required prior to attending the interview. The candidate must agree to the following: Shortlisted candidates must avail themselves for a virtual or in-person panel interview at a date and time determined by the GPAA. Please note: All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. It should be noted that the GPAA does not support the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in any of its recruitment and selection processes and will disqualify an application if it picks up the use of AI when completing assessments without acknowledging the source of information. Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government, available as an online course on https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/, prior to finalisation of appointment, is a requirement for all SMS positions. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. Applicants must note that pre-employment checks and references will be conducted once they are short-listed and the appointment is also subject to a positive outcome on these checks, which include but not limited to: security clearance, security vetting, qualification/study verification, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, previous employment verification and criminal record. Applicants will be required to meet vetting requirements as prescribed by Minimum Information Security Standards in line with the new DPSA Directive effective 01 April 2024. By submitting your application, it also means you consent to the GPAA processing your information for Human Resources Management purposes. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all their foreign qualifications (this includes O and A level certificates) evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), at your own expense. Upon appointment, successful candidates will be required to sign a Performance Agreement within 3 months from date of appointment and for candidates whose appointment exceeds 12 calendar months will be appointed on probation for the period of twelve (12) calendar months excluding leave taken as prescribed by Public Service Regulation 68. The status of your application will be visible on the e-Recruitment system. However, if you have not received feedback from the GPAA within 6 months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. The candidate must take note: It is the GPAA’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representativeness in line with the numerical targets as contained in GPAA’s Employment Equity Plan. Note: The GPAA reserves the right not to fill the below-mentioned posts, withdraw or to put on-hold a position and/or to re-advertise a post. MANAGEMENT ECHELON