THE Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has warned job seekers to be aware following an increase in job scams ahead of the 2024 Elections.
IEC Chief Electoral Officer of the Electoral Commission, Sy Mamabolo, warned members of the public and citizens about fraudsters using online job advertisement websites in the name of the organisation to obtain personal information from unsuspecting job seekers.
He said the advertisements are currently doing the rounds on WhatsApp and other social media platforms.
Mamabolo said some advertisements claim that the Electoral Commission is recruiting for the forthcoming 2024 National and Provincial Elections and ask interested persons to provide their personal information.
“We caution that while the Electoral Commission is indeed recruiting for the forthcoming elections, these phishing sites are not legitimate advertisements.
“Scammers are using fake job postings to take advantage of unsuspecting applicants," he said.
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Mamabolo stressed that the Electoral Commission only advertises job opportunities on its official social media channels, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter, and its recruitment portal: www.elections.org.za.
He said any post, message or website that asks people to fill in their personal details as part of an application process or directs them to any other website is a potential phishing site.
“We appeal to job seekers to protect themselves by applying for our jobs on our website only. Please share this message with family and friends, and don't let fraudsters take advantage of you.
“If you’re unsure whether a job advertisement is legitimate, please contact us on our social media pages or email [email protected]," he added.
Mamabolo said the Electoral Commission is in the process of taking legal action against the entities involved in this fraudulent practice.
