A fraudulent recruitment advertisement is circulating on social media falsely claiming to invite applications to take up jobs as trainee dental therapists in the Health and Child Care ministry.
The ministry said the advertisement, which directs applicants to submit their details to a WhatsApp number (0780967346) before a purported deadline of June 10, 2026, is fake.
The ministry said it does not conduct recruitment processes via WhatsApp and urged job seekers to rely only on official communication channels when seeking employment within the health sector.
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“All official recruitment is announced ONLY through the country’s mainstream public print media and the ministry’s verified communication platforms,” the ministry said.
Health authorities warned that any recruitment notice distributed outside these recognised channels should be treated as fraudulent.
“Any communication outside these channels is fraudulent, illegal, and intended to defraud members of the public,” the ministry said.
The ministry urged citizens to remain vigilant and avoid engaging with individuals behind the scam, warning that sharing personal information could expose people to fraud and identity theft.
“Members of the public are urged to disregard the advertisement and not share personal information, as this is a fraudulent activity and constitutes a criminal offence,” the ministry said.
The ministry further called on Zimbabweans to exercise caution when responding to online job adverts and to verify information through official government platforms before submitting any personal details.
The warning comes amid growing concerns over the proliferation of online recruitment scams targeting job seekers through social media platforms often using the names of government institutions and reputable organisations to deceive the public.