Mfanafuthi Maqhawe Ntsimbi
Pretoria
Summary
Test Engineer at Sage HR& Payroll with over six years of experience in software testing, specializing in functional, regression, performance, penetration, and automation testing. Skilled in tools such as Selenium WebDriver, Burp Suite, JIRA, Postman, and JMeter, with strong proficiency in SQL and programming languages like Java and Python. Adept at requirement analysis, test case design, defect management, and collaborating within agile and waterfall environments to deliver robust, high-quality software solutions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Test Engineer
Sage HR & Payroll
10.2019 - Current
- Designed and executed comprehensive test cases for web-based applications
- Penetration testing using Burp Suite
- Conducted API testing and performance evaluation with Postman and JMeter
- Mapped defects to functional requirements and managed defect lifecycles
- Authored detailed test reports, summaries, and defect documentation
Technical Software Tester
At.Net Consulting
06.2016 - 09.2019
- Conducted manual and automation testing, including web services and integration
- Delivered closure reports summarizing test cycles and outcomes
- Designed and executed test cases/scripts for web-based applications
- Automated testing processes using Selenium WebDriver
- Performed API testing using SOAPUI
- Conducted regression testing, defect mapping, and retesting fixes
Software Tester (Intern)
At.Net Consulting
10.2015 - 06.2016
- Executed test plans to validate software against functional specifications
- Analyzed requirements and created tailored test plans for diverse projects
- Collaborated with development teams to resolve identified issues efficiently
- Documented test results, logged defects, and tracked fixes to closure
- Supported user acceptance testing and facilitated feedback incorporation
Education
Bachelor - Information Technology
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria03.2025
National Diploma - Information Technology
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria12.2015
National Senior Certificate -
Impoqabulungu S.S. School
Sundumbili12.2009
Skills
- Testing Tools: Selenium WebDriver, Burp Suite, Postman, SoapUI, JIRA, JMeter, Quality Center
- Programming: C#, Java, Python, SQL, HTML, JavaScript, JSON
- Methodologies: Agile, Waterfall, STLC, BDD, Data-Driven Framework
- Databases: Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, SQLite, Oracle
- Other Skills: Test case development, defect tracking, API testing, penetration testing, performance evaluation, user acceptance testing
References
- Daniel Makunye, Senior Software Engineer, Sage HR & Payroll, 081 346 6286, Daniel.makunye@sage.com
- Ms. VA Mureriwa, Director Manager, At.Net Consulting, 076 322 7555, audrey.mureriwa@atnet.co.za
- Ms. Lerato Mathabathe, HR, At.Net Consulting, 078 198 4446, lerato@mathabathehumancapital.co.za
- Mr. M Gadebe, Lecturer, Tshwane University of Technology, 012 382 9224, gadebe@tut.co.za
Timeline
Test Engineer
Sage HR & Payroll
10.2019 - Current
Technical Software Tester
At.Net Consulting
06.2016 - 09.2019
Software Tester (Intern)
At.Net Consulting
10.2015 - 06.2016
Bachelor - Information Technology
Tshwane University of Technology
National Diploma - Information Technology
Tshwane University of Technology
National Senior Certificate -
Impoqabulungu S.S. School
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