Department of Public Works and Infrastructure warns public to beware of fraudsters. Image: iStock
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has warned the public about fake employment recruiters who take advantage of the unemployed.
Department of Public Works and Infrastructure warns public to beware of fraudsters. Image: iStock
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has issued a strong warning about fake employment recruiters who take advantage of the poor and unemployed while claiming to be doing it on the department’s behalf.
This follows plenty of calls and emails the department received in the previous 24 hours on a supposed mass training program that targets unemployed young people and provides a wage of R5800 per month.
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Wisane Mavasa, a department spokesperson, claimed that the fake recruiters are conducting an illegal and criminal recruitment procedure while disguising themselves as government representatives.
No training program has been distributed by the department anywhere.
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“We would like to put it on record that there is no such a programme in the department. All official employment adverts are placed on the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) job circular and can also be found on our official website,” said Mavasa.
Mavasa asked the general public to exercise caution and to refrain from disclosing their personal information or documents to anyone or any company unless they have the necessary formal identification.
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Here are some tips to guide yourself from fake employment recruiters:
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