DCSTM cautions public against traffic learnership scam.

Mahikeng – The North West Department of Community Safety and Transport Management has noted with concern and alleged disturbing conduct by individuals who are soliciting money from the public under the guise of securing positions for them in the Road Traffic Learnership.

The department has been made aware of an incident where a certain individual is allegedly pretending to be an official of the Department and soliciting money from unsuspecting job seekers, claiming it is for the transportation to the Traffic Academy in Free State.

The Head of the Department, Dr Hans Kekana has called on all community members who had been conned off by these mischievous people to lay charges with the police. “This is an illegal conduct by those who seek to take advantage of unemployed young people who are in the market for job opportunities”, says Dr Kekana.

“The department would like to put on record that it follows guidelines and procedures outlined by the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) on employment processes. This includes the recruitment of candidates on the traffic learnership. Therefore, applicants/ candidates would not be requested for money to cover any costs or to secure a position in the programme”, said Dr Kekana.

The public is advised to be cautious of these criminal elements and to report any suspicious behaviour to their nearest police station.

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Issued by the Department of Community Safety and Transport Management.