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Location: Johannesburg, SAProject: Hybrid (2 days)
Project type: ContractResponsibilities:
- 7-10 years of experience testing IT systems.
- Specialisation in API and cloud pen testing.
- Responsible for testing IT systems by simulating attacks and exploiting vulnerabilities.
- Expertise in offensive security frameworks and delivering actionable insights is required.
- The individual must be proficient in crafting reports for business audiences.
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Penetration Tester – Ampstek Services Limited
Ampstek Services Limited is hiring a senior Penetration Tester to join a high‑growth organization in Johannesburg, South Africa. This is a contract position with onsite work 2 days per week.
Responsibilities- Perform comprehensive penetration testing of IT systems to identify and exploit vulnerabilities.
- Specialize in API and cloud penetration testing scenarios.
- Deliver actionable insights and craft reports for business audiences.
- 7-10 years of experience in penetration testing of IT systems.
- Expertise in offensive security frameworks and delivering actionable insights.
- Proficiency in crafting reports for business audiences.
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Position: Penetration Tester
Position type: Contract (Onsite)
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Job Description- Experience testing IT systems.
- Specialization in API and cloud pen testing.
- Responsible for testing IT systems by simulating attacks and exploiting vulnerabilities.
- Expertise in offensive security frameworks and delivering actionable insights is required.
- Individual must be proficient in crafting reports for business audiences.
Thanks and Regards,
Schiffer Felix
Talent Acquisition Executive | UK & Europe
Ampstek Services Limited
Sontraer Str. 9 60386, Frankfurt am Main, Hessen Germany
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Relevant experience
• 7-10 years of experience testing IT systems.
• Specialization in API and cloud pen testing.
• Individual must be proficient in crafting reports for business audiences.
Required certifications (Any one)
• OSEP
• OSWE
• CRTE
• CEH
Key responsibilities
• Responsible for testing IT systems by simulating attacks and exploiting vulnerabilities.
• Expertise in offensive security frameworks and delivering actionable insights is required.
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*Apply By *
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We're on the lookout for energetic, self-motivated individuals who share our passion for service in the banking industry. To be part of the journey, follow the steps below:
- To see what life at Capitec is all about and complete a short assessment, please click here
- Once you have completed the above finalize your application by clicking apply below.
*Purpose Statement *
To ensure that the business is prepared and skilled to mitigate any cyber security threat through
Assessing and testing the applications and processes of the Bank.
- Identifying potential areas of weaknesses from a security perspective.
- Playing a key role in developing world class cyber security capabilities within the Bank by means of knowledge transfer, education, training and research.
* *Experience*
*MINIMUM:
- 3 – 5 years' experience in cyber security testing
- Risk identification and communication relating to cyber security
*IDEAL: *
- 5+ years in cyber security testing
- 2 – 3 years financial services / banking experience
- Experience with the Agile and DevOps models
* *Qualifications (Minimum)***
- Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational
- Certification in Information Technology
* *Qualifications (Ideal Or Preferred)***
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology or Information Technology - IT Engineering
*Knowledge
MINIMUM: *
- Manual and automated security testing of infrastructure, networks, and web applicationsservices
- Technical vulnerability assessments (CVE and CVS database knowledge)
- Best practice technical reviews; using company and industry standards
- Common network protocols, system architecture, and operating systems
- Logical access reviews and audit
- Knowledge of TTP's/MITRE Attack Framework, threat-attack landscape
- Strong communication and reporting skills, articulate risk to business
- Solution and white-boarding of systems to be assessed
- Ability to readunderstand at least 1 scripting language (e.g. Python, Bash, PowerShell, CPHPJava code)
- Experience in testing web services, webmobile applications, and cloud applications
- Proficiency with pen-testing tools (Security distro's and intercepting proxy tools)
- Understanding and familiarity of vulnerabilities included in methodologies such as OWASP Top 10 (Web, Mobile, API) and OSSINT
- Understanding of system architectures and platforms (e.g. Windows, Unix, Linux and RedHat)
- Understanding of tiered web applicationservicecloud architectures and related databases (MySQL, MSSQL and Oracle)
- Understanding of networking protocols and architectures, WAF's, web and reverse-proxies, DLP, e-mail proxy, DAM, firewalls and perimeter security technologiesEnd User Infrastructure Service technologies (e.g. Print Management Solutions)
*IDEAL: *
- Cyber Security Threat modelling and Attack-Path mapping
- Conducting and participating in Red-TeamPurple teaming exercises
- Familiarity with industry regulatory requirements, specific to information security
- Proficiency in scripting with at least 1 scripting language (e.g. Python, Bash, PowerShell)
- Reverse engineering of malwareexploits
* *Skills***
- Communications Skills
- Computer Literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)
- Attention to Detail
- Analytical Skills
- Problem solving skills
*Conditions of Employment *
- Clear criminal and credit record
Capitec is committed to diversity, applications to this position will strictly be considered in support of our employment equity goals.
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- 7-10 years of experience testing IT systems.
- Specialization in API and cloud pen testing.
- Responsible for testing IT systems by simulating attacks and exploiting vulnerabilities.
- Expertise in offensive security frameworks and delivering actionable insights is required.
- Individual must be proficient in crafting reports for business audiences.
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Vagmine Tech IT was established to address complex business scenarios with rapid and innovative solutions. We focus on making the customer's journey through technological advancements seamless and customer-centric. Our services include IT consultation and mentorship, skill development programs, infrastructure services, managed services support, cloud transformation, software and mobile app development, and end-to-end project management. Vagmine Tech IT's expertise spans infrastructure services, cloud services, consulting and hiring, managed services, and upskilling underrepresented communities. Our primary clients come from diverse sectors, including banking, telecom, finance, insurance, public sector, supply chain, and logistics.
Role Description
This is a contract role for a Penetration Tester located on-site in Johannesburg, South Africa. The Penetration Tester will be responsible for conducting comprehensive security assessments, identifying vulnerabilities, and simulating cyber-attacks to evaluate the security of systems, applications, and networks. The role involves preparing detailed reports on findings, providing recommendations for remediation, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance the organisation's security posture.
Key Responsibilities:
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We are seeking a versatile Security Specialist who can combine deep hands-on expertise in ethical hacking and security testing with a strong understanding of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC). This person will ensure our systems are continuously tested for vulnerabilities while also aligning our practices with regulatory and organizational security requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct penetration testing, ethical hacking, and vulnerability assessments using industry-standard tools (e.g., BurpSuite, OWASP ZAP, Metasploit, etc.).
- Identify, document, and report security vulnerabilities, providing remediation guidance to development and operations teams.
- Develop and maintain GRC frameworks, policies, and procedures in line with industry standards (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, POPIA, etc.).
- Support risk assessments, audits, and compliance initiatives.
- Act as a bridge between technical security testing and compliance-driven governance activities.
- Provide security awareness and compliance training as needed.
Key Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience as a penetration tester, ethical hacker, or security engineer.
- Familiarity with GRC frameworks, regulatory compliance, and audit processes.
- Strong knowledge of application, cloud, and infrastructure security.
- Excellent communication and reporting skills to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Relevant certifications desirable (e.g., OSCP, CEH, CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor).
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