Correctional services in Polokwane management area cautions public on learnership scam
Department of Correctional Services (DCS), Polokwane Management Area has been made aware of the fraudulent recruitment scam, being run on various social media sites, using the Area commissioner’s Photo as a way of scamming people.
“This scammer requires members of the public to make payments in order to access the opportunities. As a Public institution, DCS does not charge applicants for any employment opportunities within the Department.
Members of the public are advised that when posts or learnerships opportunities become available. Employment opportunities are only advertised in the mainstream media via the Departmental website (https://www.dcs.gov.za),” said Sachiel Namafohoni of the Polokwane Department of Correctional Services.
He also added that the department has no contact with recruitment or placing agents or social media platforms in as much as harsh realities of the higher unemployment rate, this may leave citizens vulnerable.
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“The public is, therefore, cautioned not to fall prey to these scammers, and further called upon to report these illegal activities to law enforcement agencies. as for now, there are no advertised learnerships,” he concluded.
