ISTQB Certification and Software Testing Exams in South Africa
Get Internationally Recognised Software Testing Certification in South Africa
Build your software testing, quality engineering and technology career with internationally recognised professional certification.
SASTQB is the Southern African Software Testing Qualifications Board, providing candidates and organisations in South Africa with access to certification examinations from ISTQB®, IREB®, A4Q and TMMi.
Whether you’re starting your software testing career, developing specialist expertise, moving into test management or building the capabilities of an entire QA team, SASTQB provides access to professional certification pathways for different career levels and disciplines.
Candidates in South Africa can choose between online remote-proctored examinations and selected scheduled paper-based examination sessions, depending on the certification and exam availability.
Certification Exams Available in South Africa
SASTQB provides access to a broad portfolio of internationally recognised professional certifications covering software testing, quality engineering, requirements engineering, test process improvement and related technology disciplines.
ISTQB Certification
ISTQB is one of the world’s most established vendor-neutral certification schemes for software testing professionals. More than 1.5 million ISTQB examinations had been administered and over 1.1 million certifications issued across more than 130 countries. ISTQB pathways include, ISTQB Foundation Level, ISTQB Advanced Levels, ISTQB Expert Levels and specialist certifications.
IREB Certification
IREB certifications are designed for professionals involved in requirements engineering, business analysis, systems analysis and the management of product and software requirements. These certifications can help professionals develop a structured understanding of requirements elicitation, documentation, validation and management.
A4Q Certification
A4Q offers professional certification programmes covering selected technology, quality and digital-development disciplines.
Available certifications may include areas such as:
– AI and software testing
– Selenium testing
– Design thinking
– Business and technology skills
TMMi Certification
TMMi certifications support professionals and organisations interested in test process improvement and the internationally recognised Test Maturity Model integration framework.
TMMi helps organisations assess and improve the maturity, effectiveness and efficiency of their software testing processes.
Why Earn an ISTQB Certification in South Africa?
Build Credentials Recognised Beyond One Employer or Technology
Software quality plays an increasingly important role across South Africa’s banking, financial services, telecommunications, insurance, retail, technology, government and other software-dependent industries.
Professional certification provides a structured way to develop and demonstrate software testing knowledge.
International Recognition
ISTQB certifications are internationally recognised, allowing South African testing professionals to demonstrate knowledge against a globally established certification scheme.
Vendor-Neutral Knowledge
ISTQB certifications focus on transferable software testing principles, practices and terminology rather than knowledge of one particular software product or testing tool.
Structured Career Development
The ISTQB certification portfolio provides pathways for professionals at different stages of their careers.
You can begin with ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) before progressing into relevant Advanced Level, Agile and Specialist certifications as your experience and responsibilities develop.
Specialist Career Development
Experienced professionals can pursue certifications aligned with specialist areas such as:
Professional Credibility
Certification can help demonstrate that you have developed knowledge against a defined international syllabus and successfully completed the applicable certification examination.
Write Your ISTQB Exam in South Africa
Candidates in South Africa have access to flexible examination options through SASTQB.
Depending on the certification and available examination session, you may be able to choose between an online remote-proctored examination or a scheduled paper-based examination.
Remote Examination Requirements
To write an online remote-proctored exam, you will generally need:
You may be required to complete a system test and show your examination environment to the proctor before the exam begins.
Examination Languages
Selected examination papers may be available in:
Language availability depends on the certification, syllabus version and scheduled examination.
Candidates should confirm that their preferred examination language is available before completing registration.
Where permitted under the applicable certification rules, candidates writing an examination in a language that is not their native language may qualify for additional examination time.
Who Should Get Certified?
International software testing and technology certifications may benefit:
– Junior software testers
– Manual testers
– Test analysts
– Quality assurance professionals
– Test automation engineers
– Software developers
– Business analysts
– Requirements engineers
– Scrum Masters
– Product owners
– DevOps professionals
– Security testers
– Performance testers
– Test managers
– Quality engineering leaders
– Technology consultants
Students and graduates interested in entering the software testing profession can also begin with a Foundation Level certification.
How to Register for an Exam in South Africa
Step 1:
Choose Your Certification
Select the certification you would like to write. SASTQB offers a wide range of internationally recognised software testing certifications, including ISTQB, IREB, TMMi and A4Q.
Step 2:
Review the Certification Requirements
Confirm the following before registering:
– Examination structure
– Number of questions
– Examination duration
– Pass mark
– Prerequisites
– Available language
– Applicable syllabus version
– Examination fee
Step 3:
Select an Exam Date
View our upcoming exam schedule and choose the exam session that best suits your availability. Depending on the certification, you may be able to choose between:
– Remote-Proctored (Online) Exams
– Paper-Based Exams
Step 4:
Complete the Registration Form
Provide your details exactly as they appear on your identification document and select your certification, language and examination date.
Step 5:
Prepare for Your Examination
Download the official syllabus, sample examination questions, sample answers and any available supporting documents. Also have a look at our accredited training providers and contact them for any training needs.
Step 6:
Complete the Technical Checks
Follow the instructions supplied by SASTQB and the remote-proctoring provider. Complete any required system checks before your examination date.
Step 7:
Write Your Exam
Connect on time, complete the identity and environment checks, and follow the proctor’s instructions throughout the examination.
Why Register Through SASTQB?
SASTQB provides candidates in South Africa with:
- Access to internationally recognised certifications
- Secure online remote-proctored examinations
- A broad certification portfolio
- Official syllabi and sample examinations
- Support with registration and prerequisites
- Corporate and private examination options
- Examination-result and certificate support
- Access to accredited training-provider information
- Certificate-verification assistance
SASTQB currently lists South Africa among the Southern African countries it serves and provides remote-proctored certification examinations for candidates in the region.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Need Assistance?
Contact SASTQB if you need help with:
Contact Details
Head Office: +27 (0) 12 751 6486
Alternative Number: +27 (0) 71 210 7124
General: info@sastqb.org.za
Finance: finance@sastqb.org.za
