ETHEKWINI Municipality has warned the public about scamsters who are posing as officials from the Metropolitan Police Service for the purpose of selling jobs.
City spokesperson, Msawakhe Mayisela said municipal jobs are not for sale.
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“The municipality would not ask people seeking employment to pay for any job. The municipality follows a fair and transparent recruitment process,” he said.
Msawakhe reported that scamsters contact individuals and promise them permanent employment within Metro Police, for a fee.
“The scamsters then request that money be paid via instant money transfer at stores to a cellphone number.”
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According to Mayisela, all eThekwini municipal job opportunities are advertised on the official website through the City’s online application system on www.durban.gov.za.
“Jobs are also advertised fortnightly in the Metro Ezasegagasini newspaper, a municipal publication and in some local newspapers. Those seeking employment are encouraged to apply through these reliable mediums,” he said.
The public is also urged to report these criminals to the Durban Metropolitan Police Service by calling 067 011 4826 or 083 290 7512.
“We ask that all individuals who have fallen prey to these scammers report the matter urgently,” he added.
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