Phumla Sithole
@phumlasithole
I build Playwright automation frameworks and deliver reliable manual and API testing.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
At Tontrac Systems, I built a Playwright framework from scratch for a React-based weighbridge application across desktop and mobile, while introducing QA processes as the only tester.
I've supported Standard Bank's Business Online (BOLPlus) project through API testing, requirements analysis, Jira defect tracking, and Xray test planning. At Lightstone Property, I automated regression testing for bank-facing Angular applications and integrated tests into Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines.
I bring more than 10 years of manual testing and 3+ years of automation experience, using Playwright, TypeScript, SQL, SoapUI, Swagger, Selenium C#, GitHub Actions, and AI-assisted testing to validate complex products.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior QA Engineer
Tontrac Systems
Nov 2025 - Present (9 months)
Built a Playwright automation framework from scratch for frontend testing of a React-based weighbridge application, covering desktop and mobile. Integrated automated tests into CI/CD via GitHub Actions and introduced QA processes as the only tester.
Software Engineer Test Analyst
Command Quality
Nov 2024 - Oct 2025 (11 months)
Worked on the Business Online (BOLPlus) project at Standard Bank, testing APIs and conducting requirements analysis. Logged defects on Jira, created test plans in Xray, and performed test execution.
Test Analyst
Lightstone Property
Jan 2018 - Aug 2024 (6 years 7 months)
Built a Playwright automation framework from scratch for frontend test suites across bank-facing Angular web applications. Automated regression coverage for AVM output validation and valuation report generation, reducing manual test cycles.
QA Lead
Sebata Municipal Solutions
Jul 2016 - Jan 2018 (1 year 6 months)
Allocated tasks to the QA team, prepared and sent daily execution reports to management, and executed test cases.
Software Tester
Sebata Municipal Solutions
May 2013 - Jun 2016 (3 years 1 month)
Worked on an ERP system for municipalities, creating test cases and performing regression and integration testing based on business transaction scenarios. Logged and tracked defects on Target Process.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Boston Business College
IT Certification, Information Technology
Completed an IT Certification at Boston Business College in 2010.
Mehlomakulu SSS
High School Diploma, General Studies
Completed Grade 12 at Mehlomakulu SSS in 2005.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
Job categories
Skills
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