Job seekers warned of fake job listings
SAPS urges job seekers to not fall prey to new online scam.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has noted with concern several hoax messages containing a fake job listing advert circulating on social media and other channels.
SAPS urges potential employment seekers to be wary of this fake job listing so that they do not fall prey to this scam.
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The fake job advert indicates that there are vacant internship opportunities as well as vacant positions available for the Basic Learning Development Programme (BLDP) intake within the police service.
SAPS categorically stated that there were currently no internship and BLDP posts available as yet.
When posts do become vacant, the SAPS will advertise its vacancies through the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) website, the SAPS website, mainstream media and internal email notices.
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“These fabricated adverts are misleading and are driven by faceless and malicious individuals,” said Lt Gen Bonang Mgwenya, the Deputy National Commissioner, Human Resources Management.
“Members of the public are also reminded that employment at the SAPS is not for sale.
“Usually, a scammer will try to extort money from victims.
“The public must be extra vigilant and contact their nearest police station for clarity and information when in doubt.”
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