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Is this job advert real?

Tick every sign that applies to the advert or message you received.

• They ask you to pay for the job, interview, training, uniform or a 'registration fee'.
• The advert is only on WhatsApp, Facebook or a flyer, and not on the employer's official website.
• The email comes from Gmail, Yahoo or Outlook instead of the company or government domain.
• You were offered the job without an interview.
• They ask for your banking PIN, OTP or online banking password.
• The salary is far higher than normal for the role and requirements.
• They pressure you to decide or pay today.
• Government post with no reference number, or not in the DPSA circular or the department's site.
• Spelling mistakes, no physical address or no landline number.
• They ask you to deposit money for 'processing' a learnership or bursary.

No warning signs ticked yet. Still confirm the vacancy on the official website.