Transnet warns of job scams

THE Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has warned the public about scams promising employment by Transnet in exchange for payment.

The company said yesterday that victims were being scammed by unknown persons, using information from legitimate Transnet vacancy ads, who were requesting payment to secure the advertised positions.

Ngqura Port manager Tandi Lebakeng said the company undertook regular campaigns in the media, on social media and across its operating divisions to try to warn “vulnerable job-seekers” against the crimes.

“We empathise with the latest victims and have encouraged them to report these matters urgently to the SAPS. We will also lodge a case with the police because the safety and security of one of our own recruiters has now been threatened. However, we state categorically that it is external fraudsters taking money from victims and this had nothing to do with Transnet,” said Lebakeng.

She added that the scams were recurring and were in various forms; Transnet was not the only major company to be preyed upon.

“Very often these victims are desperate job-seekers who truly believe that they are securing employment with us, which is unfortunate. However, we are quite clear in urging the public to practice caution and to familiarise themselves with the correct procedures for seeking employment with Transnet.

“No bona fide Transnet vacancy will ever require payment of any kind from a job-seeker,” she said.