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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.…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.

Sihle Sokhela

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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.…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.

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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.

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Work Experience

QA Test Analyst at IO CO (Remote)

August 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025

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.

Software Test Engineer at Isometrix (Remote)

May 1, 2022 - October 13, 2025

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.

Test Analyst at IRESS (Westville, KwaZulu-Natal)

January 1, 2020 - October 13, 2025

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.

Software Tester / Technical Writer at Sebata Municipal Solutions

April 1, 2016 - October 13, 2025

Conducted quality assurance testing on desktop and web applications for municipal systems. Authored user manuals and conducted client training sessions for software implementations. Facilitated user acceptance testing sessions and documented client feedback. Provided first-level customer support and troubleshooting assistance. Maintained data integrity through systematic quality checks and validation processes.