Hands-on Penetration Tester — Web & Network Security

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive contract rates

Professional development opportunities

Diverse, challenging security projects

Security-focused organisation

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Information Security Specialist with a penetration testing focus in Sandton, Gauteng. The role involves hands-on testing, vulnerability assessments, and security audits to identify weaknesses and guide remediation.

You will work with IT and development teams to embed secure practices and stay ahead of evolving threats. Certifications like CEH/OSCP/GPEN are highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Penetration Tester or Security Analyst with an offensive security focus.
• Experience with common pentest tools, reporting, and remediation guidance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, scope, and execute penetration tests on web apps, networks, and systems.
• Perform vulnerability assessments using various tools and methodologies.
• Analyze test results and document findings clearly with actionable remediation steps.
• Provide detailed reports with remediation guidance.

Skills

Penetration testing

Offensive security

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Education

CEH

OSCP

GPEN

Tools

Metasploit

Burp Suite

Nmap

Nessus

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Information Security Specialist with a penetration testing focus in Sandton, Gauteng. The role involves hands-on testing, vulnerability assessments, and security audits to identify weaknesses and guide remediation.

You will work with IT and development teams to embed secure practices and stay ahead of evolving threats. Certifications like CEH/OSCP/GPEN are highly desirable.