ILLOVO Sugar South Africa has warned job seekers of an employment scam that has come to light in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng.
Perpetrators, posing as representatives from Illovo Sugar South Africa, are approaching potential job hunters with fake offers of employment at the company.
The fraudsters request a costly, upfront payment before the fraudulent ‘recruitment’ process can be finalised. Scammers engage with individuals face-to-face, telephonically and through various unofficial email platforms and website domains that are in no way affiliated to Illovo Sugar South Africa, nor to its holding company, Illovo Sugar Africa.
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Illovo urges the public to be wary of any potential offers of employment, particularly those that involve monetary transactions or fees. The company says it would never ask for, nor collect, any cash payments associated with its employment or recruitment processes.
If you are unsure if an employment opportunity is legitimate, contact abc@illovo.co.za.
The company is working with the relevant authorities to close down these fraudulent activities and to bring those responsible to book. It encourages the public to also report any suspicious activity or advertisements to the police, and for those who may be impacted to formally open a case at their nearest police station.
Interested job seekers for legitimate opportunities are requested to submit their CVs through Illovo’s official channels at: www.illovosugarafrica.com/careers.
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