ethical hacking

253 ethical hacking job listings in South Africa. Find daily updated positions from leading job boards.

  • Penetration Tester

    18 hours ago


    Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    About the RoleOur client, a rapidly expanding cybersecurity consultancy, is seeking a highly skilled Penetration Tester to join their elite team in Bloemfontein, Free State . This role involves simulating cyber-attacks against client systems to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses before malicious actors can exploit them. You will conduct various types of...

  • Penetration Tester

    18 hours ago


    george, western cape, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    About the Role Our client is looking for a highly skilled and motivated Penetration Tester to join their dedicated security team in George, Western Cape. In this critical role, you will be responsible for identifying vulnerabilities in our client's networks, applications, and systems through ethical hacking techniques. Your expertise will be vital in...


  • benoni, gauteng, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    Placements24 is seeking a skilled Penetration Tester to join our security team in Benoni. You will proactively identify vulnerabilities, simulate attacks, and deliver detailed, actionable remediation guidance to strengthen defenses. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of hands-on penetration testing experience, familiarity with tools like Metasploit, Burp Suite...


  • Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    Placements24 is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Penetration Tester to join our Stellenbosch-based team. The role focuses on proactively identifying weaknesses in client systems, networks, and applications through rigorous ethical hacking and penetration testing.Ideal candidates will have advanced knowledge of exploit development and vulnerability assessment...


  • 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

    1 day ago


    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Deka Minas (Pty) Ltd Full-time R 600,000 - R 900,000 Contract

    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...

  • 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


    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


    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


    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...

  • 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...


  • 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,...

  • 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...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    Explore exciting penetration tester and ethical hacker opportunities across South Africa. These roles are crucial for identifying vulnerabilities and strengthening cybersecurity defenses for businesses. If you possess a keen eye for detail, strong analytical skills, and a passion for digital security, this field offers rewarding career paths. Discover...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    Explore exciting penetration tester and ethical hacker opportunities across South Africa. These roles are crucial for identifying vulnerabilities and strengthening cybersecurity defenses for businesses. If you possess a keen eye for detail, strong analytical skills, and a passion for digital security, this field offers rewarding career paths. Discover...


  • East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    Explore exciting penetration tester and ethical hacker opportunities across South Africa. These roles are crucial for identifying vulnerabilities and strengthening cybersecurity defenses for businesses. If you possess a keen eye for detail, strong analytical skills, and a passion for digital security, this field offers rewarding career paths. Discover...


  • Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa AtripleA recruitment & temps Full-time

    A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Information Security Officer in Pretoria, South Africa. This role requires a relevant Bachelor's degree and certifications in Ethical Hacking, ISACA CISM, CISSP, or ISO27001. Candidates should have 5-7 years of experience in cybersecurity and IT security environments, along with good communication and...


  • northern cape, za, Northern Cape Placements24 Full-time

    Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, is seeking a skilled Penetration Tester to simulate cyberattacks, identify vulnerabilities, and provide remediation guidance across networks, applications, and systems. The role emphasizes ethical hacking, detailed reporting, and continuous skill development.The candidate should have 3+ years in penetration testing,...