SCAM ALERT! BEWARE OF SCAM PROMISING PLACEMENT IN CITY’S PROGRAMMES

The City of Ekurhuleni is aware of a job scam circulating on various social media platforms, falsely promising placement in the Ekurhuleni Public Employment Programme (EPEP) and learnership programmes in exchange for a payment. Residents are strongly advised not to fall for this scam.

The city warns unsuspecting job seekers and the residents that this information is false and should be treated as such. All skills development and job creation programmes offered by the city are completely free of charge. These initiatives are designed to empower residents with valuable skills and employment opportunities – not to exploit them financially.

Currently, there are no open applications for these programmes. The most recent application period for EPEP and learnership closed on 26 August 2025 and 29 August 2025, respectively. No new application dates have been announced.

Selection processes are yet to take place for the abovementioned two programmes and successful candidates will be contacted directly by the city’s Skills Development Department.

Residents are reminded that all legitimate employment opportunities are advertised on the City of Ekurhuleni’s official website.

For more information, please visit: www.ekurhuleni.gov.za

Stay vigilant and if you encounter any suspicious message of vacancies or are unsure about its legitimacy, please contact the relevant city Human Resource Department.