WCED warning issued 3 September 2026
Teaching-job scam: WCED never charges appointment fees
WCED warned on 3 September about WhatsApp messages impersonating school principals or district officials and demanding payment for teaching appointments. Do not pay an application or appointment fee. Verify permanent vacancies through WCED’s official recruitment system and temporary posts directly with the school using independently verified contact details. Report suspected fraud to WCED and SAPS.
Where: Western Cape · teachers and jobseekers