KwaZulu-Natal Office of the Premier condemns fake job adverts

The KZN Office of the Premier has noted with significant concern the recent circulation of misleading job advertisements on social media and other platforms, falsely claiming to be newly issued.

These job advertisements, upon close examination, mirror the references and appearance of those originally issued by the KZN government in August last year under the Sthesha Waya-Waya Provincial recruitment drive.

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Head of provincial government communications, Bongi Gwala explained that these advertisements have been closed and the recruitment processes have been concluded.

“They are not being re-advertised. All approved provincial government vacancies are advertised on the provincial government e-recruitment system or departments’ websites.

“At this juncture, the Office of the Premier categorically states that these social media advertisements are not sanctioned by the KwaZulu-Natal provincial government and are the work of unscrupulous and mischievous individuals seeking to exploit the aspirations of honest South Africans who are diligently searching for employment or considering career changes.

“In light of these deceptive practices, the Office of the Premier urges all citizens to exercise extreme caution and discernment when applying for any vacancies.

“We strongly advise against engaging with such fraudulent adverts, and emphasise that any legitimate government vacancies will be formally advertised through credible newspapers as well as the official KwaZulu-Natal provincial government e-recruitment system, www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs.

“The Office of the Premier and KwaZulu-Natal provincial government remain committed to transparency and integrity in all its recruitment processes. We encourage the public to verify the authenticity of any job postings, and to report any suspicious advertisements to the appropriate authorities.

“Our goal is to protect the interests and well-being of all South Africans, ensuring all opportunities are accessed fairly and legitimately,” she said.

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