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Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Lead

Average Early-Career Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Lead Salary in South Africa

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R295,431
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
25%
ZAR 177k
MEDIAN
ZAR 295k
75%
ZAR 319k

The average salary for a Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Lead is R295,431 in 2025

Base Salary
R177k - R319k
Bonus
R0 - R26k
Total Pay
R180k - R379k
Based on 7 salary profiles (last updated Sep 02 2021)
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What Do Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Leads Do?

Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Lead Tasks
  • Lead quality assurance process from test design to final reports.
  • Communicate test results and ongoing needs to management.
  • Maintain and deploy patches, fixes, and new software.
  • Guide and participate in bug testing, identification, and problem solving.
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Common Health Benefits for a Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Lead

Medical
20%
None
80%

Gender Breakdown for Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Leads

Female
50.0%
Male
50.0%
This data is based on 4 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Leads

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How can Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Leads increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Lead is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Lead that oversees more junior Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Leads, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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