ethical hacker

140 ethical hacker job listings in South Africa. Find daily updated positions from leading job boards.

  • Penetration Tester

    18 hours ago


    Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    About the RoleOur client, a rapidly expanding cybersecurity consultancy, is looking for a highly skilled Penetration Tester (Ethical Hacker) to join their team in Polokwane . This role focuses on proactively identifying vulnerabilities in client systems and applications through simulated cyber attacks. This is a contract position offering a hybrid work...

  • Penetration Tester

    21 hours ago


    Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    About the RoleOur client, a dynamic tech firm in Stellenbosch, Western Cape , is actively searching for a highly skilled Penetration Tester , also known as an Ethical Hacker. This role is paramount in proactively identifying security vulnerabilities within our client's systems and applications through simulated cyberattacks. You will be responsible for...


  • johannesburg, gauteng, South Africa SavageOne Pty Ltd Full-time R 1 Contract

    We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Ethical Hacker to join our cybersecurity team and focus on detecting and mitigating fraud. In this role, you will use advanced hacking techniques and security tools to identify vulnerabilities, assess risks, and develop strategies to prevent fraudulent activities within our systems. Your expertise will play a crucial...

  • Penetration Tester

    3 days ago


    northern cape, za, Northern Cape Placements24 Full-time

    About the Role Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Penetration Tester, also known as an Ethical Hacker, to join their advanced cybersecurity team. This role involves proactively identifying vulnerabilities in our client's systems, networks, and applications through simulated attacks. The primary objective is to strengthen the organization's...

  • Penetration Tester

    3 days ago


    Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa Placements24 Full-time R 277,000 - R 646,000 Contract

    About the Role Our client, a forward-thinking cybersecurity consultancy based in Port Elizabeth , is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Penetration Tester, also known as an Ethical Hacker. This role is instrumental in identifying vulnerabilities within our clients' networks, applications, and systems before malicious actors can exploit them. You will be...

  • Penetration Tester

    3 days ago


    Mbombela (Nelspruit), Mpumalanga, South Africa Placements24 Full-time R 600,000 - R 900,000 Contract

    About the RoleOur client, a prominent cybersecurity consultancy firm with a growing presence in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga , is seeking a skilled and certified Penetration Tester to join their elite offensive security team. This role involves simulating cyberattacks against client systems to identify vulnerabilities and provide actionable recommendations for...

  • Penetration Tester

    3 days ago


    Mossel Bay, Western Cape, South Africa Placements24 Full-time R 221,000 - R 443,000 Contract

    About the Role Our client, a leading cybersecurity consultancy, is actively seeking a skilled Penetration Tester to join their elite team on a contract basis. In this role, you will be responsible for simulating cyberattacks against client systems to identify vulnerabilities and assess their security posture. You will perform comprehensive security...

  • Penetration Tester

    4 days ago


    western cape, za, Western Cape Placements24 Full-time

    About the Role Our client, a leading cybersecurity consultancy, is actively seeking a skilled Penetration Tester to join their elite team on a contract basis. In this role, you will be responsible for simulating cyberattacks against client systems to identify vulnerabilities and assess their security posture. You will perform comprehensive security...

  • Penetration Tester

    4 days ago


    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Placements24 Full-time R 420,000 - R 780,000 Contract

    About the RoleOur client is seeking a highly skilled and ethical Penetration Tester to join their dynamic security team in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. This role is critical for identifying vulnerabilities in our client's systems, networks, and applications before malicious actors can exploit them. You will conduct simulated cyberattacks to assess security...

  • Penetration Tester

    4 days ago


    mpumalanga, za, Mpumalanga Placements24 Full-time

    About the RoleOur client, a prominent cybersecurity consultancy firm with a growing presence in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga , is seeking a skilled and certified Penetration Tester to join their elite offensive security team. This role involves simulating cyberattacks against client systems to identify vulnerabilities and provide actionable recommendations for...


  • klerksdorp, north west, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    Placements24 is seeking a skilled Remote Penetration Tester to join its cybersecurity team. This fully remote contractor role focuses on identifying vulnerabilities in web applications, networks, and APIs, and delivering actionable remediation guidance. You will use tools like Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, and Kali Linux, document findings clearly, and...


  • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    Placements24 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a highly skilled Penetration Tester to join our security team on-site. You will identify vulnerabilities, conduct authorized tests across networks, web and mobile apps, and deliver detailed, actionable reports with remediation guidance.Ideal candidates will have deep knowledge of attack vectors, experience...

  • Penetration Tester

    18 hours ago


    johannesburg, gauteng, South Africa Deka Minas (Pty) Ltd Full-time

    Deka Minas (Pty) Ltd is seeking a skilled Penetration Tester / Ethical Hacker to join their cybersecurity team in Johannesburg, South Africa. The successful candidate will conduct authorized security assessments and identify vulnerabilities in client environments. Key responsibilities include planning and executing penetration tests, ethical hacking, and...


  • mpumalanga, za, Mpumalanga Placements24 Full-time

    Placements24 invites a skilled Penetration Tester to join a prominent cybersecurity consultancy in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. You will simulate cyberattacks against client systems to identify vulnerabilities, document findings with evidence, and provide actionable remediation recommendations to strengthen defenses.The ideal candidate has 3+ years of professional...


  • Mbombela (Nelspruit), Mpumalanga, South Africa Placements24 Full-time R 600,000 - R 900,000 Contract

    Placements24 invites a skilled Penetration Tester to join a prominent cybersecurity consultancy in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. You will simulate cyberattacks against client systems to identify vulnerabilities, document findings with evidence, and provide actionable remediation recommendations to strengthen defenses.The ideal candidate has 3+ years of professional...


  • mossel bay, western cape, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    Placements24 seeks a skilled Penetration Tester for a contract role, focusing on simulating cyberattacks and assessing security posture across networks, web/mobile apps. On-site work in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, with exposure to diverse client environments. The role requires 3+ years of experience, strong tool proficiency (Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap,...

  • Penetration Tester

    5 days ago


    Upington, Northern Cape, South Africa Placements24 Full-time R 600,000 - R 900,000 Contract

    About the Role Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Penetration Tester, also known as an Ethical Hacker, to join their advanced cybersecurity team. This role involves proactively identifying vulnerabilities in our client's systems, networks, and applications through simulated attacks. The primary objective is to strengthen the organization's...

  • Ethical Hacker

    7 days ago


    Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa SASSO CONSULTING Full-time

    Ethical Hacker Location: Centurion, Gauteng (provisional – to be confirmed)Positions Available: 5Salary: Market-relatedEmployment Type: To be confirmed Job Overview We are seeking experienced and technically proficient Ethical Hackers to conduct authorised penetration testing, offensive security assessments and controlled security simulations across...


  • Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa Placements24 Full-time R 600,000 - R 800,000 Contract

    Placements24 invites a skilled Penetration Tester in Stellenbosch to proactively identify security vulnerabilities across networks, web apps, and mobile apps. You will plan, execute, and report on tests, clearly communicating findings and remediation strategies to technical and non-technical audiences.The contract opportunity emphasizes offensive security,...


  • johannesburg, gauteng, South Africa SavageOne Pty Ltd Full-time R 1 Contract

    SavageOne Pty Ltd is seeking a highly skilled Senior Ethical Hacker to strengthen our cybersecurity team against fraud and financial crime. You will use advanced hacking techniques, perform fraud-focused penetration testing, and lead incident response efforts to protect digital assets and customer trust. You will develop security tooling, run risk analyses,...