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Nikiwe Mathebula

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
07.2017 - 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
02.2015 - 06.2017
  • 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
03.2014 - 01.2015
  • 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
01.2023 - 12.2024

Diploma-Business Management -

STADIO College
South Africa
01.2019 - 01.2021

Diploma-Information Technology -

Richfield College
South Africa
01.2009 - 12.2012

National Certificate-System Support -

SITA
South Africa
02.2013 - 12.2014

Matric -

Ndhambi High School
South Africa

Skills

  • 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
01.2023 - 12.2024

Diploma-Business Management -

STADIO College
01.2019 - 01.2021

Test Analyst

BMW
07.2017 - Current

Junior Test Analyst

STANLIB
02.2015 - 06.2017

Graduate-IT Support Technician

EOH
03.2014 - 01.2015

National Certificate-System Support -

SITA
02.2013 - 12.2014

Diploma-Information Technology -

Richfield College
01.2009 - 12.2012

Matric -

Ndhambi High School
Nikiwe Mathebula