Johannesburg: The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has warned the public about a bogus traffic police officer traineeship programme recruitment doing the rounds on social media.
RTMC spokesperson Simon Zwane said the bogus advert directs prospective applicants to download the traffic traineeship applications form for 2023 using the “RTMC” brand name to legitimise the programme.
“The advert claims that posts are open to all nationalities and promises work permit, housing accommodation and medical facilities,” Zwane said.
“The corporation distances itself from this fake advertisement. The corporation would like to place it on record that it is currently not recruiting any traffic officer learners. When posts do become vacant, the corporation will advertise its vacancies through various reputable platforms, including our website, mainstream media and RTMC social media platforms.”
The corporation said RTMC traffic officer recruitment is not open to all nationalities and the RTMC trains South Africans between the ages of 18 and 35, and does not organise work permits for trainees who are not South African citizens.
“Members of the public are advised to authenticate any job advertisement by logging on to the RTMC website at www.rtmc.co.za. Any advert that is not on the website should be treated with suspicion,” Zwane said.
The Star