{"id":32516,"date":"2026-03-24T12:00:25","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T12:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/software-quality-assurance-representative-systems-engineer\/"},"modified":"2026-03-24T12:00:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T12:00:50","slug":"software-quality-assurance-representative-systems-engineer","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/software-quality-assurance-representative-systems-engineer\/","title":{"rendered":"Software Quality Assurance Representative \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Systems Engineer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Software Quality Assurance Representative will be responsible for assuring the compliance of the software development life cycle processes and complied artefacts with prescribed standards and practices as defined in relevant software and associated system development plans.<\/p>\n<p>Your role<\/p>\n<p>\tDevelop, or assist in the development of Software Development, Quality Assurance and Configuration Management plans<br \/>\n\tEnsure that the Software plans adhere to the related company and industry standards applicable to the product<br \/>\n\tEnsure that the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process as prescribed by Plans are adhered to<br \/>\n\tEnsure, by means of reviews, that the artefacts as identified in the Plans comply with the prerequisite standards that may include: requirement, design and coding standards<br \/>\n\tEnsure that the review process and relevant controlling documents are in accordance with the Plans<br \/>\n\tEnsure that all SDLC criteria have been met in order to transition between development phases<br \/>\n\tParticipate in software engineering related transition (milestone) reviews<br \/>\n\tMonitor the verification and validation process and assess the quality of associated test evidence<br \/>\n\tMonitor the configuration management process and assess the quality of the associated baselines and controlling documents<br \/>\n\tWrite, or assist in the writing of System Safety (Certification) related Software Plans and software assessment documentation<br \/>\n\tParticipate in software conformity reviews<br \/>\n\tAssist with software certification audits<br \/>\n\tUndertake software quality audits<br \/>\n\tParticipate in the improvement of software development and change control processes<\/p>\n<p>Your profile<\/p>\n<p>\tPractical experience required<br \/>\n\tMinimum 5 years working experience in a military and \/ or avionics system software development environment<br \/>\n\tMinimum 5 years working experience in Quality Assurance focused on Software development<br \/>\n\tMinimum 3 years\u2019 experience in the implementation of processes and generation of documentation for certification of software products<\/p>\n<p>Required Knowledge<\/p>\n<p>\tThorough understand of the Systems Safety, Systems Engineering and Software Development Life Cycle processes applicable to Military and Avionics equipment<br \/>\n\tThorough understanding of the following standards: \u00a0RTCA\/DO-178A\/B\/C.MIL-STD 498 and IEEE STD 12207<br \/>\n\tParticipated in ate least one RTCA\/DO-178 software certification audit by a certification authority<br \/>\n\tParticipated in ate least one TRCA\/DO-178 software certification audit by a certification authority<br \/>\n\tFirm understanding of Quality Assurance and Configuration Management principles<\/p>\n<p>Competencies:<\/p>\n<p>\tKnowledge of Standards and Regulations: Expertise in standards like DO-178C, ISO 9001, EN9100, MIL-STD 498 and IEEE STD 12207.<br \/>\n\tSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC): Comprehensive understanding of SDLC phases, including requirements, design, coding, testing, integration, and maintenance.<br \/>\n\tVerification and Validation: Proficient in defining, executing, and documenting verification and validation processes.<br \/>\n\tConfiguration Management: Experience in configuration management tools like IFS.<br \/>\n\tAudit and Assessment: Conducting internal and external audits, gap analyses, and quality assessments.<br \/>\n\tDefect Management: Ability to track and analyse software defects using tools like JIRA, Bugzilla, etc.<br \/>\n\tProblem-Solving: Analytical mindset to resolve quality issues and propose improvements.<br \/>\n\tProgramming and Scripting: Basic understanding of programming languages (e.g., C, C++, Python) to review and verify code quality.<br \/>\n\tSystem Integration: Ensuring seamless integration of software with hardware components.<\/p>\n<p>go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.saabgrintek.com ) or<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"","_company_name":"SAAB Grintek","_company_website":"http:\/\/www.saabgrintek.com","_company_tagline":"SGT is a turnkey solutions integrator specialising in the design, supply, deployment, commissioning and maintenance of multi - technology telecommunication systems for mobile broadband and converged solutions, through partnerships with our customers and technology providers. To achieve this all str... read moreuctures in SGT working closely with the customer to ensure a complete network ownership cycle: from analysing user requirements through concept design and planning, to implementation and operation if needed, as well as continuous optimisation of their network through its life cycle. We aim to market ourselves well and execute superbly. Specializing in integrated, leading-edge and comprehensive solutions across the entire spectrum of telecommunications. The company\u2019s vision is to be the innovative systems integrator of choice for telecommunications solutions. \"Your partnership to telecommunications success\u201d The values proposition behind our solutions Influence CAPEX reduction or expenditure delay Reduce OPEX Reduce total cost of ownership Simplify manageability Facilitate quick delivery of new services - reduce lead-time to market Facilitate generation of revenue Improve and or simplify network management Improve reporting to enable better network operations and strategic planning Improve pro-activeness in using the network Improve efficiency of the network and or service delivery Enable compliance Improve Quality of service Provide turnkey network rollout capability \"One stop shop\u201d SGT is an ISO 9001:2008 certified organisation and prides itself of this culture in SGT SGT is a level 3 B-BBEE candidate and a Value Added Supplier (VAS) SGT is a subsidiary of Saab South Africa, who owns 70% of the share whilst the remainder 30% is owned by Imbani Holdings - SGT\u2019s BEE partner. 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