Contract Pentester

Type: Ad-hoc / Hourly Contract

Location: Remote (South Africa Only)

Recruiting via: Redherd (PTY) Ltd

Client: Confidential – Leading Security Consultancy

Redherd is recruiting freelance penetration testers based in South Africa to join an ad-hoc talent pool supporting a well-established security consultancy. These are hourly-based contract opportunities suited to experienced consultants who want flexible, on-demand engagements.

You'll work across a wide variety of security testing projects for local and international clients, delivering high-quality offensive security work as needed.

We are particularly looking for consultants with demonstrable experience in one or more of the following:

• Web Application Penetration Testing
• API Security Testing
• Mobile Application Security (Android and/or iOS)
• Network and Infrastructure Penetration Testing
• Red or Purple Team experience (advantageous but not essential)
• Familiarity with core testing tools such as Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit, Nessus, etc.

• Based in South Africa
• Minimum 3 years hands-on experience in penetration testing or offensive security
• Experience working on contract/freelance pentesting engagements
• Must be properly registered/approved to work as an independent contractor in South Africa
• Comfortable working 100% remotely with minimal supervision
• High reliability and clear written communication skills (especially for reports)
• Certifications such as OSCP, OSWE, CRTO, eCPPT are beneficial

• Hourly, ad-hoc project work
• No guaranteed minimum hours – assignments as needed
• Fully remote (within South Africa)
• Competitive hourly rates, depending on experience and project scope
  
   

Redherd is building a trusted bench of freelance security professionals for ongoing client needs. If you're a seasoned pentester ready to take on flexible, remote work — we'd love to hear from you.