Penetration Tester | Advanced Security Investigator Sandton

Placements24; Hurlingham; Hybrid; ARS 50,412,000 - 77,910,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Professional development budget

Health and wellness benefits

Dynamic team environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a skilled Penetration Tester to join the security team in Sandton. You will proactively identify vulnerabilities across networks, apps, and systems, and present actionable remediation guidance. The ideal candidate has a passion for security and a methodical approach to testing.

You will craft comprehensive reports, collaborate with IT teams, and stay ahead of evolving threats. A relevant degree and 3–5 years of hands-on testing are expected, with professional certifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/Cybersecurity or related field; OSCP/CEH/GPEN advantageous.
• 3–5 years of hands-on penetration testing experience.
• Proficient with a wide range of security testing tools and OWASP Top 10 knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform network, web application, and system penetration tests using various methodologies and tools.
• Identify and exploit vulnerabilities, documenting findings and potential impact.
• Develop detailed reports outlining vulnerabilities, risks, and remediation strategies.
• Collaborate with development and IT teams to ensure vulnerabilities are addressed effectively.
• Stay current with the latest penetration testing techniques, tools, and threat landscapes.
• Conduct security reviews of new systems and applications during the development lifecycle.

Skills

Penetration testing

Security assessments

Report writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity

OSCP, CEH, GPEN certifications

Tools

Metasploit

Burp Suite

Nmap

Job description

Placements24 seeks a skilled Penetration Tester to join the security team in Sandton. You will proactively identify vulnerabilities across networks, apps, and systems, and present actionable remediation guidance. The ideal candidate has a passion for security and a methodical approach to testing.

You will craft comprehensive reports, collaborate with IT teams, and stay ahead of evolving threats. A relevant degree and 3–5 years of hands-on testing are expected, with professional certifications