Penetration Tester & Ethical Hacker — Global Assessments

Deka Minas (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Deka Minas (Pty) Ltd is seeking a skilled Penetration Tester / Ethical Hacker to join their cybersecurity team in Johannesburg, South Africa. The successful candidate will conduct authorized security assessments and identify vulnerabilities in client environments. Key responsibilities include planning and executing penetration tests, ethical hacking, and client communication. Ideal candidates will have a relevant cybersecurity certification and experience in high-pressure environments. This role requires travel and possession of a valid driver's license and passport.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• High level of English proficiency; additional language skills are advantageous.
• Validation of cybersecurity certification related to penetration testing.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute penetration tests against various environments.
• Identify security vulnerabilities through ethical hacking.
• Liaise with clients and present assessment reports.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Report writing skills

English proficiency

Networking protocols

Programming languages

Education

Cybersecurity certification (OSCP, CPPT, CompTIA PenTest+)

CEH with additional cert

Tools

Linux

Windows

IDS/IPS

Job description

Deka Minas (Pty) Ltd is seeking a skilled Penetration Tester / Ethical Hacker to join their cybersecurity team in Johannesburg, South Africa. The successful candidate will conduct authorized security assessments and identify vulnerabilities in client environments. Key responsibilities include planning and executing penetration tests, ethical hacking, and client communication. Ideal candidates will have a relevant cybersecurity certification and experience in high-pressure environments. This role requires travel and possession of a valid driver's license and passport.