By OBAKENG MAJE
North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (NWDARD) urges job seekers to be wary of a scammer, who allegedly promises unsuspecting job seekers a certain Record position at the department. The department spokesperson, Emelda Setlhako said this information is contained in an SMS sent to some job seekers with reference number: VRY 567-451 and is inviting people for interviews at Head Office, Mmabatho.
“The department has no record of such communique. All vacancies’ reference to the North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development always bear NWDARD characteristics.
“So, it should be noted that the departmental posts are advertised on the website (dard.nwpg.gov.za), departmental social media pages, and print media. Applications are required to be either hand delivered or posted to specified offices,” she said.
Setlhako further said job seekers, who receive these suspicious employment opportunities need to always verify them by referring to official departmental communication platforms. She added that the department urges the public to be vigilant and not accept job interview invites for posts they did not apply for or job offers when they were not interviewed for them.
“They are further urged to ignore such messages and to alert the authorities including the law enforcement agencies. Please contact Ms Gabaiphiwe Leboko on 018 389 5229 to verify suspicious employment offers,” said Setlhako.
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