Pretoria: The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has raised alarms over the circulation of fraudulent Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) job opportunities being promoted on social media platforms. These misleading advertisements have sparked concerns among many unsuspecting members of the public.

According to South African Government News Agency, the fake advertisement falsely claims to be associated with a 'Roads Maintenance Tender (3 years): Contractor - Khulakwande Construction,' a claim that the department has firmly denied. The department has issued a statement urging the public to remain vigilant and not fall victim to this scam, emphasizing that no such EPWP opportunities have been advertised by them.

The fraudulent advertisement targets students and interns by promising a daily payment rate of R140, while claiming that work placements will be made on roads closest to applicants and that personal information will remain confidential. The department has made it clear that it does not recognize the origins of this misleading advertisement and has advised the public against engaging with or disseminating it.

For those seeking legitimate training and employment opportunities within the Gauteng Provincial Government, the department recommends visiting the official GPG Jobs Portal: https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/. It warns the public to be cautious of unofficial or obscure websites that may be used to deceive and exploit job seekers.

The department has advised applicants to verify the authenticity of any recruitment information by contacting the Directorate: Human Resources (Recruitment) at (011) 355 7521 or the GDRT switchboard at (011) 355 7000 during office hours.