Penetration Tester

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 502,000 - 837,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentives

Professional development support

Collaborative team environment in Vere

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging seeks an experienced Penetration Tester to simulate cyber-attacks, identify vulnerabilities, and provide remediation guidance. You will work with development and IT teams to ensure timely fixes and strengthen security postures.

Utilise tools like Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap and Kali Linux while adhering to ethical guidelines. Strong report writing and communication are essential for informing stakeholders and improving defenses.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Penetration Tester or similar role.
• Knowledge of vulnerabilities and exploitation techniques (OWASP Top 10).
• Familiarity with common pentest tools and frameworks.
• Strong reporting, writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct penetration tests on networks, web apps and cloud environments.
• Identify, document vulnerabilities and associated risks.
• Create detailed remediation reports with actionable guidance.
• Collaborate with IT teams to verify fixes and improvements.
• Stay current on testing methods, tools and industry trends.
• Maintain strict ethical standards and confidentiality.

Skills

Ethical hacking

Penetration testing

OWASP Top 10 knowledge

Reporting & documentation

Education

OSCP

CEH

GPEN

Tools

Metasploit

Burp Suite

Nmap

Kali Linux

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and ethical Penetration Tester to join their dedicated security team based in Vereeniging . In this role, you will be responsible for simulating cyber-attacks to identify vulnerabilities in the organization's systems, networks, and applications. Your findings will be critical in helping the company strengthen its defenses against real-world threats. This position requires a creative and analytical mind, with a passion for ethical hacking and a commitment to improving security postures.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive penetration tests on networks, web applications, and cloud environments.
• Identify and exploit security vulnerabilities, documenting findings and potential risks.
• Develop detailed reports outlining vulnerabilities, their impact, and actionable remediation recommendations.
• Collaborate with development and IT teams to ensure timely and effective remediation of discovered flaws.
• Stay updated on the latest penetration testing techniques, tools, and methodologies.
• Maintain strict ethical standards and confidentiality throughout all testing activities.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Penetration Tester or in a similar ethical hacking role.
• In-depth knowledge of common vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10) and exploitation techniques.
• Proficiency with penetration testing tools and frameworks such as Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, and Kali Linux.
• Understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and web application security.
• Relevant certifications such as OSCP, CEH, or GPEN are highly advantageous.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.

Benefits

• Attractive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Opportunities to work on diverse and challenging security projects.
• Support for continuous learning and professional development in offensive security.
• A collaborative team environment in Vereeniging , focused on cutting-edge security practices.
• Contribute to proactively securing critical digital assets.