Junior Information Security Analyst Internship — Hybrid & Mentored

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 72,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Mentorship

Hybrid work model

Real-world security challenges

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, seeks a Junior Information Security Analyst intern to join our security team. You will monitor alerts, assist investigations, and help maintain security tools in a learning-focused environment.

You''ll work with senior professionals, gain hands-on exposure to vulnerability assessments, incident response, and policy updates while developing practical cybersecurity skills through mentorship and structured training.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and logs for suspicious activities.
• Assist in the investigation of security incidents under supervision.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of security tools and technologies.
• Conduct basic vulnerability scans and report findings.
• Help develop and deliver security awareness materials.
• Assist with security documentation and policy updates.
• Participate in security team meetings and contribute to discussions.
• Learn and apply security best practices in daily tasks.
• Support IT infrastructure security and access control measures.
• Assist in compliance-related activities as directed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Hybrid adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

Security tools familiarity

Vulnerability scanning concepts

Job description

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, seeks a Junior Information Security Analyst intern to join our security team. You will monitor alerts, assist investigations, and help maintain security tools in a learning-focused environment.

You''ll work with senior professionals, gain hands-on exposure to vulnerability assessments, incident response, and policy updates while developing practical cybersecurity skills through mentorship and structured training.