Sihle Sokhela
I’m a QA Manual tester from South Africa with over 6 years of experience in ensuring bug-free, high-performing web and desktop applications.
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I’m a QA Manual tester from South Africa with over 6 years of experience in ensuring bug-free, high-performing web and desktop applications. I design test cases, conduct functional and exploratory testing, and provide clear, actionable reports.
As an ISTQB certified professional, I am experienced with Jira, TestRail, and BrowserStack. I help teams confidently launch reliable, user-friendly software.
Based in South Africa, I work remotely with UK and international teams.
Employment and project experience:
Test Analyst — IOCO
2019 – 2023
Designed and executed test scenarios, performed API validation (Swagger), tracked defects in Jira/Azure DevOps, and supported UAT for financial and enterprise clients.
Software Test Engineer — Isometrix
2018 – 2019
Authored test cases, executed manual test cycles, logged defects in TestRail/Jira, and produced daily sprint test progress reports.
Test Analyst / Functional Tester — IRESS
2015 – 2017
Performed functional and regression testing for web applications, conducted daily regression checks post-upgrade, and reported results to dev/test leads.
Software Tester — Sebata Municipal Solutions
2013 – 2015
Delivered desktop and web testing, conducted client-facing UAT sessions, and sent daily defect/regression reports to project managers and dev leads.
- 9 years' experience
- Joined October 2025
Languages
- EnglishFluent
Industry experience
- Software & Internet
- Financial Services
- Government
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Work experience· 4 roles
Analyzed user stories and drafted comprehensive test scenarios based on functional requirements. Executed API tests and troubleshooting using in-house testing tools. Conducted functional and regression testing to ensure high software quality for complex systems. Documented test results and tracked defects through resolution in Azure DevOps. Compiled test reports for project stakeholders and maintained test evidence. Mentored new team members and facilitated knowledge sharing within agile development teams.
Developed and executed test cases for new software projects and feature releases. Logged and tracked defects using TestRail with comprehensive documentation. Prepared daily test progress reports for test managers and project stakeholders. Maintained testing environments and processed test data with quality checks. Supported release management activities and software build validation processes.
Defined and executed comprehensive test plans ensuring full test coverage for financial systems. Conducted system integration and end-to-end testing across multiple application layers. Managed test data effectively and evaluated test cycles for optimal coverage. Documented test results and tracked defects through resolution using Jira.
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