Nikiwe Mathebula
Fourways,South Africa
Summary
Skilled software quality assurance professional with expertise in web, mobile app, and API testing. Strong understanding of agile methodology complemented by extensive manual testing experience, focused on enhancing software reliability and performance through innovative testing strategies.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2018
2018
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Test Analyst
BMW
Midrand, South Africa
2017.07 - Current
- Executed manual and automated tests to identify software issues.
- Collaborated with developers and product managers for consistent project execution.
- Documented test cases and generated comprehensive test reports.
- Continuously refine testing methodologies and contribute to overall quality assurance.
- Work with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to clarify requirements and issues.
- Guide and train junior testers on methodologies, best practices, and tools.
- Coordinated user acceptance testing to confirm product met end-user expectations.
- 1st Line Support Ops (Operations)
Junior Test Analyst
STANLIB
Johannesburg, South Africa
2015.02 - 2017.06
- Conducted system, integration, and regression testing to ensure software reliability.
- Reported and tracked bugs through resolution to maintain quality standards.
- Participated in sprint planning and retrospectives to enhance team collaboration.
- Identified and documented software bugs, ensuring comprehensive tracking throughout development.
Graduate-IT Support Technician
EOH
Johannesburg, South Africa
2014.03 - 2015.01
- Provided technical assistance to staff members.
- Created user manuals for ease of technology use amongst employees.
- Assisted in software installations to ensure optimal operating systems.
- Monitored computer networks, ensured continuous uptime.
- Troubleshot operating systems, hardware and software problems to identify root causes.
Education
Advanced Diploma- Business Management -
MANCOSA
South Africa 2023.01 - 2024.12
Diploma-Business Management -
STADIO College
South Africa 2019.01 - 2021.01
Diploma-Information Technology -
Richfield College
South Africa 2009.01 - 2012.12
National Certificate-System Support -
SITA
South Africa 2013.02 - 2014.12
Matric -
Ndhambi High School
South AfricaSkills
- Mobile app testing
- Agile methodology understanding
- Software quality assurance
- Manual testing experience
- API Testing
- Mobile application testing
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Home Language: xiTsonga
Beginner
English
Fluent
REFERENCES
- N, Mhlomo, My Mentor, 0115594006
- F, Hlabangwani, Former Lecture, 073 5130 608
- M.R, Vuma, High School Teacher, 0782371142
Certification
- ISTQB Foundation level
- ISTQB Advanced level
- ISTQB Management Level
Timeline
Advanced Diploma- Business Management -
MANCOSA
2023.01 - 2024.12
Diploma-Business Management -
STADIO College
2019.01 - 2021.01
Test Analyst
BMW
2017.07 - Current
Junior Test Analyst
STANLIB
2015.02 - 2017.06
Graduate-IT Support Technician
EOH
2014.03 - 2015.01
National Certificate-System Support -
SITA
2013.02 - 2014.12
Diploma-Information Technology -
Richfield College
2009.01 - 2012.12
Matric -
Ndhambi High School