Remote Cybersecurity Apprentice - Mentored Hands-On Training

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 56,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote training & mentorship

Apprenticeship stipend

Flexible work-from-home

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a highly motivated Junior Cybersecurity Analyst Apprentice for a fully remote role in South Africa. You will be mentored by cybersecurity professionals, gain hands-on experience with advanced tools, and develop essential skills in incident response and threat detection.

The role emphasizes learning, proactive work, and integrity, with an apprenticeship stipend and remote mentorship from a state-of-the-art security team.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Cybersecurity, IT, or CS.
• Foundational knowledge of IT security concepts.
• Proficiency in Windows and Linux.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor SIEM systems for suspicious activity.
• Assist in investigation and incident response.
• Identify vulnerabilities and suggest mitigations.
• Maintain and update security documentation.
• Support security awareness training.

Education

Cybersecurity degree / diploma

Strong IT security interest

Tools

Windows

Linux

SIEM

Job description

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a highly motivated Junior Cybersecurity Analyst Apprentice for a fully remote role in South Africa. You will be mentored by cybersecurity professionals, gain hands-on experience with advanced tools, and develop essential skills in incident response and threat detection.

The role emphasizes learning, proactive work, and integrity, with an apprenticeship stipend and remote mentorship from a state-of-the-art security team.