MPUMALANGA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH WARNS COMMUNITY OF JOB SCAMMERS
By Staff Reporter
Mbombela Mpumalanga Department of Health is issuing a critical alert to community members regarding a rise in scam activities targeting unsuspecting job seekers. These scammers are unlawfully selling bursaries and promising employment opportunities that do not exist.
Scammers Exploit Social Media
These fraudulent individuals are primarily utilizing various social media platforms to distribute fake job advertisements, misleading unsuspecting individuals into believing they have a chance for employment within the department. Recent incidents have highlighted the actions of a male scammer whose audio clip has circulated widely on social media. In the clip, he falsely promises a woman a job at Tintswalo Hospital, citing a recent departmental job advert.
Moreover, another misleading employment advertisement for Standerton Hospital has surfaced online. The ad includes a scammer named Sello, providing his contact number, 064 783 7735, to further entice victims.
Official Job Advertising Channels
The Mpumalanga Department of Health emphasizes that it strictly uses official channels for broadcasting vacancies and bursary opportunities. Community members are encouraged to consult the Mpumalanga Department of Health website a (http://www.mpuhealth.gov.za) or the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) circular available on the DPSA’s official website. Additionally, the department advertises opportunities across its official social media platforms and in well-known newspapers.
Beware of Payment Requests
The department warns the public that certain bogus job and bursary opportunities may demand payment from applicants. It is important to note that no fees are required to apply for public service jobs or bursaries. If you are approached with a request for money in exchange for employment, please report this to the police immediately.
By staying informed and vigilant, community members can safeguard themselves from these deceptive schemes. If in doubt about a potential job opportunity, always verify through official channels.
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