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Pikitup has warned the public of fraudulent general workers’ advertisement circulating on social media platforms.
In a statement, the waste management company said this fake advertisement appeared after the legitimate application window for general worker positions closed on June 10.
It further added that the fraudulent advertisement contains several red flags which among misleadingly states an application deadline of June 30, which is entirely fictitious.
“It instructs applicants to contact Pikitup via WhatsApp, whereas genuine applications require email communication and online submission through a specific link (not included in the fake advertisement),” remarked Pikitup spokesperson Muzi Mkhwanazi.
Mkhwanazi strongly advised the public not to engage with or respond to this deceptive advertisement.
He continued; “Pikitup expresses deep disappointment at this incident, particularly following the casual worker strike last month.
“During that strike, casual workers resorted to violence to demand permanent employment from the company, disrupting waste collection services across Johannesburg.
“The extension of the application deadline in the fake advertisement raises serious concerns. We suspects it may be a deliberate tactic used by the perpetrators to exploit desperate job seekers and disrupt Pikitup services once again.”
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Mkhwanazi revealed that this is to pressure the company into hiring individuals who missed the official application window.
“Given these circumstances, Pikitup urges the public to exercise caution and completely disregard this fake job advertisement,” he concluded.
