[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Sanlam jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sanlam/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Sanlam · Johannesburg, GT, ZAF # QA Competency Lead Johannesburg, GT, ZAF Manager or lead Listed on Sanlam’s official careers site. Listed as of October 20, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Sanlam’s careers site →](https://careers.sanlamcloud.co.za/job/QA-Competency-Lead/32522-en_GB/) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Sanlam](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sanlam/) / QA Competency Lead ## Job description Who are we? Glacier by Sanlam brings together leading experts and respected financial services companies to meet clients’ investment needs. We deliver focused investment services through specialist teams, partner with acclaimed financial intermediaries and pride ourselves on our superior products and solutions and high quality service. We offer a comprehensive range of investment solutions, designed to assist in the creation and preservation of wealth. Our offering encompasses local investments, including fixed term investments and investments with guarantees, international investments, retirement saving solutions, and retirement income solutions. While each solution has its own distinct purpose, they all share the world-class quality and commitment that have come to distinguish Glacier. What will you do? The QA Competency Lead is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining Glacier’s test automation framework and to provide support to all IT Development teams. The QA Competency Lead will provide for enough automation coverage that will guarantee comprehensive regression testing and quality. Key Outcomes The following outcomes will be expected to be achieved by the QA Competency Lead: - Create and run automation scripts - Collaborate the Lead testers / Test analysts / Devs / Architects to ensure sufficient automated regression testing coverage - Investigate defects and log defects (where required) Responsible for distributing Automation reports on a regular basis Keeping libraries and services up to date Mapping of controls and adding it to application code Support IT Development teams to deliver on their sprint testing goals Joint responsibility with Test analysts of maintaining automation datasheets - Serve as the test automation subject matter expert - Optimize automation scripts to ensure maintainable code - Ensure stability of the automation framework and environment - Recommend and initiate enhancements to the current automation framework to ensure relevance - Provide input to the automation strategy to ensure increasing value-add within the functional testing process - Mentor and guide junior automation engineers Qualifications and experience Relevant IT qualification - 4+ years experience in automation scripting and automation tools - 5+ years Functional testing experience - Knowledge and experience in Selenium, SpecFlow, Visual Studio, Appium, Desktop Automation Experience in Back-end development, using C# and JavaScript Building Automation Frameworks e.g. BDD, AzureDevOps CI/CD, API Testing, WCF services etc Experience in Front-end development, using HTML5, WPF or any other popular JavaScript libraries Knowledge and experience of the following processes and methodologies: SDLC and Testing Life Cycle Scrum Methodology Prior experience in the financial services industry would be preferred Competencies Client focus Cultivates innovation Collaborates Being resilient Drive results Problem solving and analysis skills Ability to perform well under pressure Planning and organising Decision-making ability Attention to detail Communication skills (written & verbal) Attributes Honesty, integrity and respect Positive, enthusiastic attitude Professional work standards Ability to motivate self and others What will make you successful in this role? Qualification and Experience Degree or Diploma with 4 to 5 years related experience. Degree or Diploma with 4 to 5 years related experience. Knowledge and Skills Change control Regression testing and scripts Business Requirements System testing, analysis and reviews Reporting and administration Personal Attributes Organisational savvy - Contributing through others Manages complexity - Contributing through others Plans and aligns - Contributing through others Optimises work processes - Contributing through others Build a successful career with us We’re 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 five business clusters - Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development. ### Core Competencies Cultivates innovation - Contributing through others Customer focus - Contributing through others Drives results - Contributing through others Collaborates - Contributing through others Being resilient - Contributing through others 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 20, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: Under a day - Location: Johannesburg, GT, ZAF[Apply on Sanlam’s careers site →](https://careers.sanlamcloud.co.za/job/QA-Competency-Lead/32522-en_GB/) ## More jobs at Sanlam ### [Actuarial Analyst - Agri](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sanlam/jobs/35391898b30e5edf9ac2/) ZAF ### [Claims Investigator (CPT)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sanlam/jobs/cc7340d2d2283167afde/) ZAF ### [Client Care Representative: Intermediate Funds](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sanlam/jobs/0ebb79f47da82b3a05e9/) ZAF ### [Client Engagement Adviser (Pipeline)- Bloemfontein](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sanlam/jobs/41eb9a6b57127a9303d1/) ZAF ### [Client Engagement Adviser - Bellville (JG10) Pipeline](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sanlam/jobs/ebff1a1b3ba2a7078e91/) ZAF ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Competency Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/alstom/jobs/b3f1e602c4b187ee80bf/) Alstom · Toronto, ON, CA ### [CS - EUV E2E Competency Engineering Technical Leader - Hsinchu](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/asml-holding/jobs/75050f3fb7d5a16aca6e/) ASML Holding · Hsinchu, Taiwan ### [Internal Control Competency Center Sr Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nestle/jobs/c4cd0ae632c0f510dce2/) Nestlé · Meycauayan, PH ### [Workfront Competency manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/adobe/jobs/39aa616dfa5ec273976c/) Adobe · Bangalore ### [CS - EUV Technical Support Engineer (Metrology and ILP competency) - Tainan](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/asml-holding/jobs/dcff1c8718b3d0665148/) ASML Holding · Tainan, Taiwan OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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