Sphokazi Motha

Test Analyst with proven experience delivering high-quality software in regulated environments, specialising in end-to-end test lifecycle management, defect governance, and quality assurance strategy. Demonstrated ability to drive testing initiatives, identify critical risks, and improve system reliability through structured test execution and reporting. Experienced in Agile environments with hands-on expertise in JIRA, TestRail, Selenium, and Postman.

Currently preparing for ISTQB certification.

Technical Test Engineer - BMMSA Testlabs

(2024-01 - 2025-01)

• Owned end-to-end testing lifecycle, from test planning and design through execution, defect management, and reporting across multiple projects.
• Defined and implemented test strategies aligned to project scope, delivery timelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Designed and executed functional, regression, and system test cases to validate software quality and release readiness.
• Led defect management activities using JIRA, including prioritisation, root-cause analysis, retesting, and closure verification.
• Produced test reports, dashboards, and quality metrics to support stakeholder visibility and release decisions.
• Identified project risks, system vulnerabilities, and compliance gaps, helping reduce critical production defects.
• Supported User Acceptance Testing (UAT), coordinating business validation and ensuring alignment with requirements.
• Created and maintained test data to support accurate and efficient test execution in Agile delivery environments.

Technical Support & Senior Sales Coordinator - Plumblink

(2022-01 - 2024-01)

• Performed post-implementation system validation and testing to ensure operational stability.
• Investigated and resolved software, hardware, and performance issues across business operations.
• Maintained structured incident, issue, and defect documentation to support continuous improvement.

Asset Auditor & Project Manager - SDM Consulting

(2016-01 - 2020-01)

• Conducted data quality assurance and validation testing on large-scale datasets.
• Identified discrepancies, compliance gaps, and operational risks, producing structured stakeholder reports.
• Managed timelines, coordination, and reporting across client-facing project deliverables.

Project Management - Wits Business School, University of the Witwatersrand (2025-01)

CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate - Central Johannesburg College (2015-01)

Diploma - Computer Science - Austin Peay State University