EWN reports that City of Joburg's waste management company, Pikitup, has warned residents not to respond to fake job advertisement that was currently circulating on social media and other job sites.

It said the fake advert, claiming to be looking for general workers, was an altered version of a legitimate job posting Pikitup issued in May last year. Pikitup urged Joburg residents not to respond to the post, saying it enabled fraudsters to exploit desperate job seekers. "Pikitup managing director Ms Bukelwa Njingolo expressed profound concern over the misuse of social media. It is deeply troubling that individuals are using social media to deceive job seekers who are simply looking for employment opportunities. These deceitful acts not only exploit vulnerable individuals but also have the potential to disrupt Pikitup operations," said Pikitup spokesperson, Muzi Mkhwanazi.

• Read the original of the short report in the above regard by Thandoluhle Ngcobo at EWN

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