Arts MEC warns about fraudsters exploiting department programme
THE Department of Arts and Culture in KZN has warned of scammers making use of the current ward-based EPWP recruitment programme to dupe unsuspecting victims into paying for jobs and application forms.
THE Department of Arts and Culture in KZN has warned of scammers making use of the current ward-based EPWP recruitment programme to dupe unsuspecting victims into paying for jobs and application forms.
The department was recently made aware of scammers selling application forms and promising job seekers positions, particularly in the south coast area, and said it would swiftly report the matter to SAPS to investigate.
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‘We ask that all individuals who have fallen prey to these scammers report the matter urgently to their nearest police station.
‘These scammers are taking advantage of one of the hardest-hit industries – the creative industries, particularly emerging artists.’
Recognising the challenges posed by Covid-19, MEC Hlengiwe Mavimbela initiated intervention strategies, including embarking on a recruitment drive to recruit ward-based arts and culture volunteers.
The programme is part of a KZN-based stimulus programme for the public arts, dubbed ‘Keeping arts alive’, which is mindful of the sector’s immediate challenges.
The comprehensive programme, which involves working closely with various stakeholders, is designed to revive the industry and provide much-needed economic relief.
This recruitment process is free of charge. All job processes in government follow human resource policies.
