penetration testing

1,249 penetration testing job listings in South Africa. Find daily updated positions from leading job boards.


  • Johannesburg, South Africa The Legends Agency Full-time

    IntroductionOur client is a niche cybersecurity firm that lives and breathes offensive security. Operating in a technically elite environment, they partner with leading organisations to proactively identify, test, and close security gaps before real-world attackers strike. You'll be part of a passionate team of red teamers and penetration testers, working on...


  • Cape Town, South Africa Recruitment Legends Full-time

    IntroductionSecurity Analyst: Penetration Testing & Red Teaming Specialist Push the boundaries of offensive security in a specialist cyber team Gauteng (Hybrid) | R60,000 - R65,000 per month About Our Client Our client is a niche cybersecurity firm that lives and breathes offensive security. Operating in a technically elite environment, they partner with...

  • Penetration tester

    2 days ago


    johannesburg, gauteng, South Africa Deka Minas Full-time

    Kindly note that this position is based in The Middle East, expatriation benefits apply! We are seeking a skilled and motivated Penetration Tester / Ethical Hacker to join our cybersecurity team. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting authorized security assessments against client environments, identifying vulnerabilities, and...

  • Penetration Tester

    6 hours ago


    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Deka Minas (Pty) Ltd Full-time

    Kindly note that this position is based in The Middle East, expatriation benefits apply! We are seeking a skilled and motivated Penetration Tester / Ethical Hacker to join our cybersecurity team. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting authorized security assessments against client environments, identifying vulnerabilities, and providing...

  • Penetration Tester

    23 hours ago


    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Deviare Full-time

    Deviare is looking to engage experienced penetration testers for upcoming client projects.We are currently recruiting for:Successful candidates will have hands-on penetration testing experience, strong technical reporting capabilities, and the ability to communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Relevant certifications...

  • Senior Penetration Tester Premium

    1 day ago


    Johannesburg, South Africa Boardroom Appointments Full-time

    Job purpose: As a Senior Penetration Tester, you'll be responsible for identifying and fixing vulnerabilities in our products. You'll perform research to identify potential weaknesses, develop test cases and tools that can help us find the most important issues. You will also be responsible for performing manual testing of web applications using...

  • Penetration Tester

    4 days ago


    gqeberha, eastern cape, South Africa Placements24 Full-time R 900,000 Contract

    About the Role Our client is actively seeking a skilled and ethical Penetration Tester to join their dedicated security team in Port Elizabeth . This role is essential for identifying vulnerabilities in the organization's systems, networks, and applications through simulated cyber-attacks. You will be responsible for planning, executing, and reporting on...

  • Mid/Inter Penetration Tester Premium

    1 day ago


    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Redherd.io Full-time

    Security Analyst (Penetration Testing) Location: Remote (South Africa) | Ideally Gauteng Type: Permanent | Mid Level About Redherd Redherd is a specialist cybersecurity recruitment and advisory firm working globally with security consultancies, product companies, and technology organisations. We partner closely with technically strong teams to identify...

  • Senior Penetration Tester | SA Premium

    1 day ago


    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Redherd.io Full-time

    Security Analyst (Penetration Testing) Location: Remote (South Africa) | Ideally GP Type: Permanent | Mid to Senior Level About Redherd Redherd is a specialist cybersecurity recruitment and advisory firm working globally with security consultancies, product companies, and technology organisations. We partner closely with technically strong teams to identify...

  • Penetration Tester

    5 days ago


    Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    About the RoleOur client is actively seeking a skilled and ethical Penetration Tester to join their dedicated security team in Port Elizabeth . This role is essential for identifying vulnerabilities in the organization's systems, networks, and applications through simulated cyber-attacks. You will be responsible for planning, executing, and reporting on...

  • Penetration tester

    16 hours ago


    johannesburg, gauteng, South Africa Cognisys Full-time

    Location: South Africa (Remote) Salary: R400 000 - R550 000 per annum (DOE) About Cognisys Are you ready to make an impact in the fast-paced world of cybersecurity? Cognisys is growing rapidly, and we’re looking for a Penetration Tester to join our team during this exciting period of innovation and expansion. Cognisys is a leading cybersecurity...


  • east london, eastern cape, South Africa Placements24 Full-time R 900,000 Contract

    About the Role Our client is seeking a skilled and ethical Information Security Analyst with a specialization in penetration testing to join their security team in East London . This role is responsible for proactively identifying vulnerabilities in the organization's IT infrastructure, applications, and networks through rigorous testing methodologies. You...

  • Penetration Tester

    15 hours ago


    Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa Cognisys Full-time

    Location: South Africa (Remote) Salary: R400 000 - R550 000 per annum (DOE) About Cognisys Are you ready to make an impact in the fast-paced world of cybersecurity? Cognisys is growing rapidly, and we’re looking for a Penetration Tester to join our team during this exciting period of innovation and expansion. Cognisys is a leading cybersecurity company...

  • Penetration Tester

    1 day ago


    Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape, South Africa Cognisys Full-time

    Location: South Africa (Remote) Salary: R400 000 - R550 000 per annum (DOE) About Cognisys Are you ready to make an impact in the fast-paced world of cybersecurity? Cognisys is growing rapidly, and we’re looking for a Penetration Tester to join our team during this exciting period of innovation and expansion. Cognisys is a leading cybersecurity company...

  • Penetration Tester

    2 days ago


    workfromhome, gauteng, South Africa Cognisys Full-time R 550,000 Contract

    Location: South Africa (Remote) Salary: R400 000 - R550 000 per annum (DOE) About Cognisys Are you ready to make an impact in the fast-paced world of cybersecurity? Cognisys is growing rapidly, and we’re looking for a Penetration Tester to join our team during this exciting period of innovation and expansion. Cognisys is a leading cybersecurity...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Reverside Full-time R 700,000 - R 950,000 Contract

    Reverside is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer specializing in Penetration Testing to identify vulnerabilities across applications, APIs, and internal systems. The role focuses on proactive security testing, risk identification, and providing actionable remediation recommendations.The successful candidate will conduct penetration testing across web apps,...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Redherd.io Full-time

    Cybersecurity Consultant: Penetration TestingLocation: JohannesburgEmployment type: PermanentWork model: Primarily remote, with occasional on-site and customer-facing requirementsAbout RedherdRedherd is a specialist technical cybersecurity recruitment company supporting organisations across South Africa and international markets. We connect experienced...


  • midrand, gauteng, South Africa Jordan Human Resources Full-time R 1 Contract

    Jordan Human Resources is seeking an experienced penetration tester to lead security assessments across the company. You will ensure security-by-design principles are embedded from design to deployment and drive SPDA processes to mitigate risks early. The role requires hands-on testing of infrastructure, web apps, APIs and networks, plus threat modeling,...


  • East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa Placements24 Full-time R 600,000 - R 900,000 Contract

    Placements24 in East London, South Africa, seeks an experienced Information Security Analyst specializing in penetration testing to proactively identify vulnerabilities in IT infrastructure, applications, and networks through rigorous testing.You will simulate cyber-attacks, produce detailed remediation guidance, and collaborate with IT teams while staying...

  • Penetration Tester

    1 day ago


    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Discovery Limited Full-time

    Discovery Limited is seeking an Information Security Analyst - PenTester to perform penetration testing on web, mobile and cloud environments within the Discovery Group. You will work with stakeholders to define testing requirements and deliver thorough assessments with actionable recommendations.The role requires 3–5 years of pentesting experience, red...