Ladysmith KZN – It has been brought to the attention of Council leadership and municipal management that Alfred Duma Local Municipality is faced with yet another syndicate running a ‘municipal jobs for cash scam’.
The scam promises ordinary citizens municipal jobs in return for money.
An appeal is made to all members of the community to be aware of this scam that is doing the rounds. Also, those involved in the municipal recruitment process are cautioned not to get involved in this fraud.
The municipality has approved Human Resource Management policies and procedures, which are applicable in all recruitment and appointment of municipal employees.
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The municipality has noted that municipal councillors’ and employees’ personal Facebook accounts have been hacked to facilitate this job offer scam. The perpetrators are using these fake / hacked accounts to advance their cause. Council encourages everyone not to pay or deposit any money via Spar / Shoprite / Pick ‘n Pay or any other retail shop / bank account for the purpose of landing a municipal job or an appointment for an interview.
