Netcare warns jobseekers and offers these tips
Job scams continues to be an issue in Fourways.
Netcare in Sunninghill has warned job seekers to be on the lookout for scams after the health care facility became aware of false job advertisements claiming that Netcare is hiring.
“These adverts which could appear legitimate, may appear on various social media platforms, including but not limited to Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. They are falsely claiming that Netcare is looking for people to employ or train.”
Fourways Review has previously reported that Douglasdale police have arrested three suspects who defrauded job seekers on June 26.
According to the police, the suspects had an office which they used to operate their fraudulent activities in Douglasdale.
“The police received information about an alleged recruitment scam. It is reported that the suspects would advertise job vacancies from various companies for different positions. The applicants would then be requested to pay for police clearance and administration.”
However, the police report is not linked to the warning that was issued by Netcare about job scams. The healthcare facility’s spokesperson Lynne O’Connor has pointed out these red flags for job seekers to know when a job post is a scam.
“The application form asks for your banking details and only a cellular number is supplied for enquiries claiming that the landline is ‘out of order’. A dream job is promised without the need for you to be interviewed. Payment may be requested from you upfront for so-called administration purposes.
“Interviews are conducted somewhere other than Netcare’s head office or a Netcare facility. The payment is suggested as being facilitated via a cellular telephone number at a money market facility such as a supermarket.
“This is an ongoing concern and not specifically limited to this specific hospital. People should contact the Netcare Human Resources Shared Services on 086 022 5547 to verify the legitimacy of any training opportunity or job offer.”
Police spokesperson Captain Mavela Masonto said in the previous story by Fourways Review, that people must always verify with relevant government departments if the recruitment agency is registered and legitimate before they give money to such agencies.
“Police are appealing to anyone who might have fallen victim to this scam to contact Colonel Asogan Naidoo from Gauteng Commercial Crime Investigation Unit on 082 820 6174,” he added.
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