
Johannesburg (South Africa (Remote))
Redherd is supporting a search for a Junior to Mid-Level Security Analyst / Penetration Tester to join a respected cybersecurity consultancy delivering offensive security services to organisations across regulated industries. This role is ideal for someone early in their offensive security career who wants to build strong hands-on experience across web applications, APIs, infrastructure environments, cloud systems, and mobile platforms. You will work alongside experienced penetration testers performing real-world security assessments, identifying vulnerabilities, validating findings, and contributing to clear remediation guidance for clients. The position offers strong exposure to manual penetration testing techniques beyond automated scanning, including understanding authentication flaws, business logic issues, and common OWASP vulnerabilities. You will also gain experience using industry-standard tooling such as Burp Suite, Nmap, and Kali Linux, while continuing to develop scriptin