Penetration Tester | Hybrid Role + Certifications

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Performance bonuses

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Certifications support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Penetration Tester to join its cybersecurity team in Sandton. The hybrid role involves proactively identifying vulnerabilities and simulating real-world attacks to help strengthen security.

The ideal candidate has 2-4 years of experience with Metasploit, Burp Suite, and Nmap, plus strong reporting and communication skills. A Bachelor's degree in CS or Cybersecurity or equivalent experience is required, with opportunities for professional certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 2-4 years of penetration testing or ethical hacking experience.
• Proficiency with security testing tools and frameworks (Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap).
• Understanding of networks, OS concepts, and web app security.

Responsibilities

• Conduct penetration testing on web apps, networks, mobile apps, and cloud environments.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and analyze security flaws.
• Develop detailed reports with findings, impacts, and remediation steps.
• Collaborate with development and IT teams to remediate vulnerabilities.
• Stay updated on latest hacking techniques, tools, and security trends.
• Participate in security code reviews and architectural assessments.
• Help refine penetration testing methodologies and procedures.

Skills

Penetration testing

Metasploit

Burp Suite

Nmap

Vulnerability analysis

Report writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity

Tools

Metasploit

Burp Suite

Nmap

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Penetration Tester to join its cybersecurity team in Sandton. The hybrid role involves proactively identifying vulnerabilities and simulating real-world attacks to help strengthen security.

The ideal candidate has 2-4 years of experience with Metasploit, Burp Suite, and Nmap, plus strong reporting and communication skills. A Bachelor's degree in CS or Cybersecurity or equivalent experience is required, with opportunities for professional certifications.