Employment is not for sale at Newcastle Correctional Services
A resident took to social media, to warn Newcastillians of an individual who was selling employment opportunities at the Newcastle Department of Correctional Services.
Job security allowed people to take care of themselves and not fall into the much feared status of being unemployed.
However, reports have surfaced there were scam artists taking advantage of job seekers.
A resident took to social media, to warn Newcastillians of an individual who was selling employment opportunities at the Newcastle Department of Correctional Services.
On her post, the resident explained how the suspect was allegedly looking for people under 35 years of age, in possession of a matric certificate and with no criminal record.
While the man promised employment directly after the interview, it was discovered the job would come at a price.
In order for applicants to secure the work, they would need to pay the individual R4 000 upfront.
If the job seeker did not wish to pay the monies, they could go through with the interview, but employment wouldn’t be guaranteed.
The resident posted the conman’s phone number on social media, so residents would be prepared in the event he made contact them.
Newcastle Sun contacted the alleged conman, but he refused to divulge information regarding the vacancies.
“I am busy and cannot speak now,” he had claimed before switching his phone off.
Head of Corporate Services at Newcastle Correctional Services, Veli Msibi, said the matter was being investigated.
However, he encouraged people to avoid going to interviews unless they followed the correct protocol.
“Correctional Services will advertise vacancies, explaining where to collect the necessary forms and supply the relevant address, where to submit your applications,” he explained.
He also emphasised the importance of reporting anyone who requested money in exchange for a job position.
“If anyone wants to report this form of corruption, they can contact my office on 034 329 9103.”
Newcastle SAPS spokesperson, Captain Jabulani Ncube, said it was important to report these incidents to the police.
“We have had residents coming forward to report incidents, where they were asked to pay for employment.”
While these cases were still under investigation, Captain Ncube explained that if the culprits were caught, they would face charges of fraud, corruption and extortion.
To report similar crimes, contact the Newcastle SAPS on 034 314 6156 or SAPS Crime Stop on 086 001 0111.
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