City warns of new job scam email
Job seekers are requested to follow the correct procedures when applying for a job.
eThekwini Municipality cautions all job seekers and learnership candidates to be alert to an ongoing scam.
Using a Sizakala email which requests job seekers and those seeking learnerships to deposit monies and send their curriculum vitaes, the conmen have fleeced many out of their hard-earned cash.
The matter is currently being investigated by the city’s integrity and investigations unit. All Sizakala customer unit staff have been made aware of the scam.
The head of Sizakala customer unit, Mavuso Tshabalala condemned such criminal activity and warns job seekers to not pay money to con artists who promise them jobs in the municipality.
“Applicants are warned that the municipality does not charge any fees for jobs. Any applicant who pays to secure a job is engaging in an unlawful act. They should report the scammer immediately,” said Mavuso.
Job seekers are requested to follow the correct procedures when applying for a job. Funded, approved vacancies are advertised every fortnight in the municipality’s staff vacancy circular. It is published in the municipal publication, Metro eZasegagasini and on the municipal website.
Any member of the public who has any information or can assist in apprehending the culprits, is urged to report this illicit behaviour to the city Integrity and Investigations Unit on 0800-202-020.
