Eskom warns job seekers against internet recruitment scammers
Eskom says it has noted with concern, various recruitment scams targeting its power stations. POWER STATIONS USED TO LURE VICTIMS The latest of these scams was directed at the Medupi Power Station where the scammers advertised jobs on the internet purporting to be for vacant positions at the power station, according to Eskom. “Unsuspecting job seekers would then […]
Eskom says it has noted with concern, various recruitment scams targeting its power stations.
POWER STATIONS USED TO LURE VICTIMS
The latest of these scams was directed at the Medupi Power Station where the scammers advertised jobs on the internet purporting to be for vacant positions at the power station, according to Eskom.
“Unsuspecting job seekers would then apply and be lured to bogus interviews in Gauteng.” – Eskom
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“Upon receiving several complaints from members of the public about the recruitment scam at Medupi, we launched a joint operation with the South African Police Service (SAPS), which led to the arrest of three suspects, two females and a male accomplice. The suspects were charged at the Douglasdale Police Station on 26 June 2023 and appeared at the Randburg Magistrates’ Court on 28 June 2023. They will appear again at the same court, on 16 August 2023,” the power utility detailed.
HOW THE INTERNET RECRUITMENT SCAMMERS COME FOR YOU
As part of the modus operandi, job seekers are advised to bring money for expenses such as accommodation and transport to Lephalale where the Medupi Power Station is located.
Eskom says in some instances, the unsuspecting job seekers are required to deposit more money into a bank account for other expenses such as personal protective equipment (PPE) or medical assessment following the interviews, among other reasons.
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ESKOM ADVISES ABOUT ITS RECRUITMENT PROCESSES
“Eskom advises job seekers to be aware that vacancies in the organisation are on its recruitment website which can be accessed by visiting www.eskom.co.za and caution job seekers against using any other links found on the internet.
“Under no circumstances will Eskom require any payment from applicants during its recruitment process,” the power utility warned.
Anyone who had fallen victim to the recruitment scam at Medupi Power Station is urged to contact Colonel Naidoo on 082 820 6174 or SAPS on 08600 10111 or SMS the Eskom Crime Line on 32211.
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