Elite Penetration Tester & Offensive Security Specialist

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Conference attendance

Paid time off

Access to security labs

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein, Free State, is seeking a skilled Penetration Tester to simulate cyber-attacks, identify vulnerabilities, and deliver detailed remediation recommendations for diverse client systems.

You will perform network, web, and mobile application tests, write professional reports with severity assessments, stay current with threats, and collaborate with client security teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field; equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years hands-on experience in penetration testing and ethical hacking.
• Experience conducting network, web, and/or mobile application tests.
• Proficiency with common pen-testing tools and frameworks.
• Strong understanding of networking, OS (Windows/Linux), web tech, and OWASP Top 10.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive penetration tests on networks, applications, and systems.
• Identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses using diverse testing methodologies.
• Document findings with severity and remediation guidance in professional reports.
• Conduct reconnaissance and information gathering on targets.
• Exploit vulnerabilities to demonstrate impact and risk.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Cybersecurity

Tools

Metasploit

Burp Suite

Nmap

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein, Free State, is seeking a skilled Penetration Tester to simulate cyber-attacks, identify vulnerabilities, and deliver detailed remediation recommendations for diverse client systems.

You will perform network, web, and mobile application tests, write professional reports with severity assessments, stay current with threats, and collaborate with client security teams in a fast-paced environment.