Mpumalanga: The Acting Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Major General (Dr) Zeph Mkhwanazi, has warned the public to not fall victim to recruitment scams.
According to South African Police Service, this follows reports of individuals receiving phone calls from fraudsters claiming to represent the South African Police Service Human Resource Management Recruitment Section. These scammers allegedly solicit money from unsuspecting members of the public in exchange for job placements within the police service.
The SAPS reiterates that no payment is required to be considered for employment within the organisation. All SAPS recruitment processes are free and conducted through official channels. Members of the public are urged to be vigilant and to report any suspicious recruitment-related activities or false promises.
It is important to note that successful applicants are contacted through official SAPS landline numbers - never via personal cellphones. To report such scams or any other criminal activity, please contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111. Information can also be submitted anonymously via the MYSAPS App. All information will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.