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Thabiso T.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$10/hr
5.0
71 jobs

Greetings, I am a seasoned freelancer specializing in app testing, payment system testing, and website testing, based in South Africa. With a wealth of experience, I am dedicated to ensuring digital excellence through meticulous testing. Key Skills and Expertise: 🔍 App Testing: Leveraging my extensive experience in app testing, I meticulously assess and enhance the functionality, performance, and user experience of mobile applications. My thorough testing protocols guarantee flawless apps that resonate with South African users. 💳 Payment System Testing: As a dedicated expert in payment system testing, I navigate the intricate terrain of financial transactions to ensure secure and reliable payment gateways. Your users can trust that their transactions will be smooth and secure. 🌐 Website Testing: I excel in comprehensive website testing, ensuring that every element of your online presence functions seamlessly. From user interface testing to performance optimization, I ensure your website meets the highest standards of quality and user satisfaction. 🇿🇦 South African Expertise: With an in-depth understanding of the South African market, I bring a unique perspective to my testing methodologies. I am well-versed in the specific needs and preferences of South African users, tailoring my approach to meet the demands of this vibrant market. 🤝 Your South African Partner: Beyond testing, I offer valuable insights and assistance on anything related to South Africa. Whether it's cultural nuances, market trends, or user behavior, I am your go-to expert for a holistic understanding of the South African landscape. Why Choose Me: ✨ Quality Assurance: I'm dedicated to delivering top-notch results, ensuring your digital products exceed South African user expectations. 🕒 Timely & Efficient: I prioritize deadlines, making sure my testing processes are quick and effective, surpassing project timelines. 🔐 Confidentiality: Your project's privacy is crucial; trust me to handle your digital assets and sensitive information with the utmost care. Holistic Support: Beyond testing, I offer comprehensive services related to South Africa. Let's collaborate to boost your digital presence in South Africa! Whether it's a new app, payment system refinement, or website optimization, I guarantee excellence at every step. Contact me for a successful partnership in the lively South African market. 🚀🇿🇦

  • Data Entry
  • Android
  • PayPal
  • Payment Processing
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Mobile App Testing
  • Functional Testing
  • Data Mining
  • Data Extraction
  • Research Methods
  • Manual Testing
  • Bug Reports
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Personal Administration
Panashe Whisper M.

Barberton, South Africa

$22/hr
4.9
17 jobs

Your users shouldn't be the ones finding your bugs. I'm a QA Engineer on the core tech team of a live digital wellness platform, where I own manual testing end-to-end: writing test cases for new features, running regression suites before every release, and turning vague bug reports into clear, reproducible Jira tickets developers can act on immediately. I recently led my team's migration from a chaotic Slack/Excel bug process to a structured Jira QA workflow - cutting triage time and making release decisions easier. I can set up the same for you. WHAT YOU GET: ✔ Manual testing - functional, regression, exploratory (web + iOS/Android) ✔ Bug reports developers don't have to decode - steps, severity, screenshots, environment ✔ Test cases & QA documentation your whole team can reuse ✔ Jira setup & bug-tracking workflows for teams without a QA process ✔ Bonus: Python/Selenium/Pytest foundations for teams planning automation WHY CLIENTS KEEP ME: - 100% Job Success - every contract delivered - 0-4 hour response time - Described by clients as "reliable," "committed to quality," and "fantastic - would highly recommend" I work best with start-ups and small teams shipping fast who need a safety net before release - a fresh, systematic pair of eyes that catches what the team is too close to see. Send me a message with what you're building and when you next release. I'll reply with how I'd test it.

  • Automation
  • Test Automation
  • JavaScript
  • Selenium
  • Software QA
  • Manual Testing
  • Mobile App Testing
  • Bug Tracking & Reports
  • Regression Testing
  • Jira
  • Python
  • API Integration
  • Technical Support
Francois V.

Langebaan, South Africa

$25/hr
5.0
8 jobs

About Me I am a Senior DevOps Engineer with over 25 years of experience in software development and cloud engineering, specializing in AWS and Terraform. My expertise lies in designing, automating, and optimizing cloud-based solutions while ensuring best practices, security, and cost efficiency. Certified across multiple AWS domains, I bring in-depth knowledge of cloud infrastructure, serverless architectures, and DevOps tools to deliver scalable, reliable, and high-performing solutions. Certifications AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (2022) AWS Certified Developer – Associate (2022) AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (2022) AWS Expertise - Automation & Orchestration: Terraform (Infrastructure as Code) Step Functions CloudFormation - Compute: EC2 Lambda (Python, Java) - Networking & Security: VPC, Subnets, Security Groups API Gateway IAM Secrets Manager Key Management Service (KMS) - Data & Storage: RDS DynamoDB S3 - Monitoring & Management: Cloudtrail CloudWatch EventBridge - Developer Tools: CodeCommit, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, CodePipeline - Key Skills Cloud & DevOps: AWS, Terraform, Terragrunt, Docker, Linux Programming: Python, Java (Spring Boot), Gradle, Maven Version Control & CI/CD: GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins Project Management: Jira What I Offer Infrastructure automation with Terraform and AWS. Serverless solution design with Lambda and API Gateway. Security and compliance implementation with IAM and KMS. Cloud cost optimization aligned with the AWS Well-Architected Framework.

  • DevOps
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Terraform
Tawanda K.

Randburg, South Africa

$30/hr
4.5
50 jobs

I’m an Industrial Engineer with over five years’ experience in product design, mechanical and civil drafting, and end-to-end CAD development. I take product ideas from concept through detailed design and produce clean, manufacturable models using SolidWorks, Inventor, Revit, AutoCAD and VectorWorks. I keep design and drafting best practices up to date and pride myself on delivering efficient, attractive, and user-focused products. Beyond mechanical design, I also deliver industrial automation solutions. I’m skilled in PLC programming (ladder logic, function block, structured text), HMI/SCADA integration, PLC commissioning and troubleshooting, and industrial communications (e.g., Modbus/TCP). I link mechanical designs to control systems so the final product is not only well-built but smart and easy to operate.

  • MATLAB
  • SolidWorks
  • CAD Drafting
  • Autodesk Revit
  • VectorWorks
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Autodesk Inventor
  • 3D Rendering
  • Statistical Computing
  • Mathematical Optimization
  • Architectural Design
  • IBM SPSS
  • Blog Content
  • Data Analysis
Nompumelelo N.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$3/hr
5.0
2 jobs

I am an Automation Engineer who helps businesses automate sales and operational processes using AI-powered workflows with tools like n8n and VAPI, including AI SDR solutions. I design and build modern, responsive websites for small businesses and individuals, focusing on clean design, performance, and usability. I'm also a data analyst experienced in BI reporting, Excel, AWS, SQL & DAX.

  • Web Development
  • Business Process Automation
  • Landing Page Design
  • API Integration
  • Data Analytics & Visualization Software
  • Microsoft Power BI Data Visualization
Zander B.

Cape Town, South Africa

$95/hr
5.0
9 jobs

What does real business transformation mean? It means building AI systems that create operational and resource leverage, and avoiding shiny object automation. It means connecting intelligent infrastructure to the workflows that truly generate revenue. It means measurable ROI, clear outcomes, and systems that show their value. I design and deploy production-grade AI and automation systems for companies serious about upgrading how they operate. The objective is simple: - Reduce manual friction - Increase speed of execution - Improve conversion and decision quality - Build infrastructure that compounds over time My work typically follows three stages. 1. AI & Workflow Assessment Before anything is built, I analyze your operations and identify where AI creates concrete value. Lead qualification, research workflows, internal ops, reporting bottlenecks - the focus is on measurable impact before development begins. Clarity before code. 2. Architecture & System Design I design systems that sit inside real infrastructure: - API integrations - CRM automation - Event-triggered workflows (n8n / Make) - AI agents with memory, knowledge, and tool access - Custom backends and data pipelines These are operational systems integrated into your stack. 3. Implementation & Deployment I build and deploy at the infrastructure layer: - Dockerized services - Ubuntu servers - Reverse proxies - Deployment pipelines - Scalable backend architecture From automated lead qualification engines to AI sales copilots and SaaS backends, the goal is always the same: systems that remove recurring labor and increase output with as little resources as possible. If you need a few tools connected, I’m genuinely not the right fit. If you want AI embedded into the mechanics of your business - improving margins and execution speed, including systems training - that’s where I work best.

  • Automation
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Automated Workflow
  • AI App Development
  • AI Chatbot
  • Prompt Engineering
  • Process Optimization
  • Software Development
  • Process Design
  • Systems Development
  • Python
  • System Analysis
  • Generative AI
  • Database Architecture
  • CRM Automation

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