Telkom has warned of a public recruitment scam which promises a\u00a0paid internship at the company after candidates pay a R90\u00a0\u201clearnership fee\u201d.<\/p>\n
The\u00a0\u201cTelkom Internship\u201d scam – promising a monthly salary of R9,894.33 – has been advertised online through Gumtree, targeting people in\u00a0Bloemfontein, the greater Free State, and\u00a0Limpopo.<\/p>\n
“[It is] very worrying that these con men are using the Telkom brand to conduct their criminal activities. We would like to reassure the public that we have launched an investigation into this fraud and will pursue the investigation in close consultation with the SAPS,\u201d said Telkom.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe would like to warn people to be cautious when pursuing offers online.”<\/p>\n
Those who are unsure as to whether a potential position at Telkom is legitimate or not can check\u00a0by visiting the relevant page<\/a> on the company’s website.<\/p>\n Government may sell Telkom, Vodacom shares to fund Eskom<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nMore on Telkom<\/h3>\n