Penetration Tester (Ethical Hacker)

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 invites a skilled Penetration Tester in Stellenbosch to proactively identify security vulnerabilities across networks, web apps, and mobile apps. You will plan, execute, and report on tests, clearly communicating findings and remediation strategies to technical and non-technical audiences.

The contract opportunity emphasizes offensive security, risk mitigation, and secure development practices within a dynamic tech environment.

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic tech firm in Stellenbosch, Western Cape , is actively searching for a highly skilled Penetration Tester , also known as an Ethical Hacker. This role is paramount in proactively identifying security vulnerabilities within our client's systems and applications through simulated cyberattacks. You will be responsible for planning, executing, and reporting on penetration tests across various platforms, including networks, web applications, and mobile apps. The ideal candidate will possess a deep technical understanding of attack vectors, exploit techniques, and defensive security measures, along with the ability to clearly articulate findings and remediation strategies to both technical and non-technical audiences. This is an exciting contract opportunity to apply your offensive security expertise in a challenging and rewarding environment, contributing significantly to the security resilience of innovative products and services. Your skills are essential for pre-empting real-world threats.