Remote Cybersecurity Apprentice - Kimberley

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 167,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Cybersecurity Apprentice to join a fully remote team with Kimberley-based support. You will receive intensive training from seasoned cybersecurity professionals and gain hands-on experience in threat detection, incident response, and security systems management.

The role emphasizes a remote-first culture, with the necessary tools and platforms provided to excel in a distributed environment.

Qualifications

• Aspiring cybersecurity professional seeking hands-on training.
• Willingness to learn threat detection, incident response and security management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring security alerts and investigating potential threats.
• Learn to implement and maintain security protocols and best practices.
• Support the administration of security systems, including firewalls and intrusion detection systems.
• Participate in vulnerability assessments and penetration testing exercises.

Job description

Remote Cybersecurity Apprentice - Kimberley

About the Role Our client, a leading provider of advanced digital security solutions, is actively recruiting a motivated Cybersecurity Apprentice to join their fully remote team, operating with support from Kimberley . This role is ideal for individuals passionate about protecting digital assets and intrigued by the complexities of cybersecurity. You will receive intensive training from seasoned cybersecurity professionals, gaining hands‑on experience in threat detection, incident response, and security systems management. Our client champions a remote‑first culture, providing all the necessary tools, resources, and collaborative platforms for you to excel in a distributed environment. This is a unique opportunity to build a foundational career in one of the most critical and in‑demand technology fields.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring security alerts and investigating potential threats.
• Learn to implement and maintain security protocols and best practices.
• Support the administration of security systems, including firewalls and intrusion detection systems.
• Participate in vulnerability assessments and penetration testing exercises.