The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) warns teachers about a WhatsApp scam that offers “fake teaching posts” and requests payment. The messages claim applicants must pay an “authorisation fee” of about R2,800 before being considered for the advertised positions.
The department says the scam targets teachers through unsolicited messages, encouraging recipients to respond and pay fees. It urges teachers to be cautious about recruitment offers shared via WhatsApp, particularly where money is demanded before any official process. Reporting across outlets centres on the same warning: that the posts are not legitimate and that payments requested through these messages are part of the fraud scheme.
The WCED’s communications focus on protecting educators from losing money or personal information. The warning also serves as a broader reminder that official job opportunities are handled through legitimate WCED channels rather than informal message platforms.
