Senior Offensive Security Pen Tester & Ethical Hacker

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rate

Flexible working arrangements

Training and tools access

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West, South Africa, is seeking an experienced Penetration Tester to join its offensive security team. You will assess client networks, apps and systems, mimicking real-world attacks to uncover flaws and deliver actionable remediation guidance.

The role emphasizes creative and analytical problem-solving, with opportunities for ongoing learning and growth in cybersecurity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, Cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 3 years of professional penetration testing or offensive security.
• Hands-on with Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, and Wireshark.
• Scripting in Python or Bash for tool automation.
• Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10 and cloud security (AWS/Azure).
• Certs such as OSCP, CEH, GPEN, GXPN are advantageous.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute comprehensive penetration tests against targets (web apps, networks, cloud).
• Identify and exploit vulnerabilities using manual and automated techniques.
• Document findings with severity, impact, and remediation steps.
• Prepare clear reports and present findings to clients.
• Guide clients' teams on security best practices and remediation.
• Stay current with attack vectors and security tools.
• Contribute to new testing methodologies and tools.

Skills

Penetration testing

Scripting (Python, Bash)

Network security

Web security (OWASP Top 10)

Cloud security assessments

Report writing & communication

Independent work / teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

Metasploit

Burp Suite

Nmap

Wireshark

Job description

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West, South Africa, is seeking an experienced Penetration Tester to join its offensive security team. You will assess client networks, apps and systems, mimicking real-world attacks to uncover flaws and deliver actionable remediation guidance.

The role emphasizes creative and analytical problem-solving, with opportunities for ongoing learning and growth in cybersecurity.