According to the City of Cape Town, there's a syndicate posing as municipal officials trying to scam people into paying them money in exchange for jobs. Picture: Geralt/Pixabay
Cape Town - The City of Cape Town says it has received tip-offs of fraudsters that are currently taking money in exchange for the promise of a job at the City.
The City’s corporate services directorate advises the public that it does not charge for job applications under any circumstance. All job and training opportunities are advertised through official city channels only.
According to the City, there's a syndicate posing as municipal officials trying to scam people into paying them money in exchange for jobs.
"We would like to remind residents again that the City does not charge for applications, ever," City’s mayco for corporate services, Alderman Theresa Uys said.
"We empathise with those individuals who have fallen victim to these fraudsters and ask that the public always use the channels communicated in the job advertisements when applying for opportunities.
"All job posts and training programmes are advertised in writing therefore residents should not accept any verbal offers," Uys said.
Uys further added that City’s human resources department follows a recruitment process as outlined below:
Uys also appealed to residents to report fraudulent activities to the South African Police Services to help bring the perpetrator to book.
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