Cybersecurity Trainee Analyst: Training & Mentorship

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training and mentorship

Hands-on experience with security tool

Career advancement potential

Networking with cybersecurity pros

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga is offering a Cybersecurity Analyst Apprenticeship. This program provides extensive training in security principles, threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management under experienced mentors.

Based in Nelspruit, you will gain practical experience while developing essential cybersecurity skills. The apprenticeship emphasizes hands-on use of industry tools, proactive learning, and collaboration within a high-demand security team to

Qualifications

• Matriculation or equivalent qualification.
• Strong interest in cybersecurity.
• Basic understanding of networks and operating systems.
• Analytical thinking and problem solving.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Legally eligible to work in South Africa.
• Desire to pursue a career in cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring security systems and networks for suspicious activity.
• Learn to analyze security alerts and investigate potential threats.
• Support incident response activities, including containment and eradication.
• Participate in vulnerability assessments and penetration testing exercises.
• Help maintain security documentation and policies.
• Assist in developing and implementing security awareness training for staff.
• Learn to use various cybersecurity tools and technologies.
• Contribute to threat intelligence gathering and analysis.
• Support the security team in ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
• Report on security incidents and remediation efforts.

Skills

Cybersecurity interest

Networking basics

Analytical mindset

Education

Matriculation or equivalent qualification

Job description

WhatJobs Direct in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga is offering a Cybersecurity Analyst Apprenticeship. This program provides extensive training in security principles, threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management under experienced mentors.

Based in Nelspruit, you will gain practical experience while developing essential cybersecurity skills. The apprenticeship emphasizes hands-on use of industry tools, proactive learning, and collaboration within a high-demand security team to