Tshwane warns job seekers about fake marketing coordinator vacancy

Job seekers have been warned to watch out for a fraudulent recruitment advertisement claiming to offer a marketing coordinator position in Lyttelton, Centurion.

The City of Tshwane issued the warning on Wednesday after the advert circulated on social media and messaging platforms, falsely suggesting that the municipality was recruiting for the position.

The city confirmed that the advertisement was not issued by the municipality and that the marketing coordinator role does not exist in its official organisational structure.

Residents have been urged not to respond to the advert, share personal information or pay money to anyone claiming to recruit for the position.

How to identify legitimate Tshwane vacancies

The municipality warned that fake job advertisements can expose applicants to financial losses and the misuse of their personal information.

Job seekers should not click on suspicious links or provide identity documents, banking details or other sensitive information in response to the advertisement.

Tshwane said legitimate vacancies are advertised in newspapers and through the recruitment platforms available on its official website.

Applicants can verify opportunities by visiting the City of Tshwane website directly and checking the Job Forum and E-Recruitment portals.

The municipality cautioned residents against assuming that a vacancy is genuine simply because it appears in a social media post or message.

City warns against sharing the fake advert

Tshwane has also asked residents not to forward the fraudulent advertisement, even when their intention is to warn other people about the scam.

Anyone who has received the advert should retain relevant evidence, including screenshots, contact numbers and related messages, to help with verification and possible investigations.

People who have already shared personal information or paid money in response to the advert are encouraged to report the incident promptly.

The municipality said it would pursue legal action against those responsible for fraudulent recruitment schemes that use its name to exploit job seekers.

Where to report suspicious job advertisements

Residents who come across questionable recruitment adverts can contact the Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department on 012 358 7095 or 012 358 7096 for verification and investigation.

The city has urged job seekers to confirm vacancies through official channels before applying, particularly when an opportunity is circulated through social media or messaging applications.