Penetration Tester

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health and wellness Bene

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Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Penetration Tester to join our security team in Benoni. You will proactively identify vulnerabilities, simulate attacks, and deliver detailed, actionable remediation guidance to strengthen defenses.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of hands-on penetration testing experience, familiarity with tools like Metasploit, Burp Suite and Nmap, and relevant certifications. A Bachelor's degree in CS or related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in penetration testing and vulnerability assessment.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field preferred.
• OSCP, CEH, or GPEN certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive penetration tests on web apps, networks, and systems.
• Identify, analyze, and document security vulnerabilities and their potential impact.
• Develop proof-of-concept exploits for identified vulnerabilities.
• Provide clear remediation recommendations to technical teams.
• Stay current with latest exploitation techniques and security tools.

Skills

Penetration testing

Vulnerability analysis

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related

Tools

Metasploit

Burp Suite

Nmap

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and ethical Penetration Tester to join their security team based in Benoni . This role is essential for proactively identifying vulnerabilities within the organization's systems and applications before malicious actors can exploit them. You will conduct rigorous security assessments, simulate attacks, and provide detailed reports with actionable recommendations to strengthen security defenses. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, possesses a deep understanding of attack vectors, and is passionate about ethical hacking and improving overall cybersecurity resilience.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive penetration tests on web applications, networks, and systems.
• Identify, analyze, and document security vulnerabilities and their potential impact.
• Develop proof-of-concept exploits for identified vulnerabilities.
• Provide clear, concise, and actionable remediation recommendations to technical teams.
• Stay current with the latest exploitation techniques and security tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in penetration testing and vulnerability assessment.
• Proficiency with common penetration testing tools (e.g., Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap).
• Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and web application security.
• Relevant certifications such as OSCP, CEH, or GPEN are a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular performance reviews.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities to work on diverse and challenging security projects.
• Support for continuous learning and professional certifications.
• A collaborative team environment focused on ethical security practices.