IT Governance Specialist (API lifecycle Management)

iOCO Pty Ltd • johannesburg, gauteng • Posted June 19, 2026

About the Role

Overview

We are a technology consulting firm partnering with a leading telecommunications client to appoint a highly skilled Automation Test Manager for an initial 6-month contract.

This role will focus on defining and establishing a scalable API framework, with a strong emphasis on automation, testing strategy, and alignment to TM Forum (TMF) standards.

What you'll do

  • Analysis & Design
    • Conduct current state assessments and gap analysis of existing API and testing capabilities
    • Define a target-state architecture and API framework to support long-term operationalisation
    • Design and implement:
      • API standards and design guidelines
      • Governance models and processes
      • Operating models and API lifecycle frameworks
    • Develop a comprehensive automated testing strategy, including:
      • Conformance testing
      • Regression testing
      • Automation frameworks for...