The KwaZulu-Natal Premier’s Office has issued a warning to the public regarding fraudulent job vacancies circulating on social media.
In a recent media statement, the office said some references in these bogus advertisements were taken from a previous, legitimate recruitment drive.
“These job advertisements, upon close examination, mirror the references and appearance of those originally issued by the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government in August 2023 under the Sthesha Waya-Waya Provincial recruitment drive. Those advertisements have closed, and the recruitment processes have been concluded. They are not being re-advertised,” the statement clarified.
The Premier’s Office said all authentic and approved provincial government vacancies are only advertised through the official provincial government e-recruitment system or on the respective department’s websites. They cautioned the public to be vigilant and avoid interacting with these fraudulent posts.
“At this juncture, the Office of the Premier categorically states that these social media advertisements are not sanctioned by the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government and are the work of unscrupulous and mischievous individuals seeking to exploit the aspirations of honest South Africans who are diligently searching for employment or considering career changes,” the statement continued.
The statement said “the warning comes in light of a surge in deceptive job postings designed to lure unsuspecting job seekers”.
The Premier’s Office has urged citizens to exercise extreme caution and discernment when applying for any vacancies. They advised that all job seekers should verify the legitimacy of job advertisements by consulting the official provincial government e-recruitment system or departmental websites.
The office also reminded the public that the Sthesha Waya-Waya Provincial recruitment drive, which took place in August 2023, had already concluded. Any job advertisements referencing this drive were outdated and should be disregarded.
As part of their efforts to combat these fraudulent activities, the Premier’s Office is working closely with social media platforms and other relevant authorities to identify and remove fake job posts. They are also exploring legal avenues to hold those responsible for these scams accountable.
The Premier’s Office reiterated its commitment to transparent and fair recruitment processes and reassured the public that genuine job opportunities would always be communicated through official channels. They urged anyone who encountered suspicious job advertisements to report them to the relevant authorities immediately.
