Asked to pay?
Pause before paying registration, admin, vetting, medical, training, uniform, transport, equipment, or placement fees.
Free South African opportunity safety resource
Tsek a job before it tseks you.
Use JobTsek to pause, check common warning signs, and decide what to verify before you pay, travel, click, or share documents.
Asked for sensitive details?
Verify before sending ID, bank details, proof of address, selfies with ID, passwords, OTPs, or document uploads.
Rushed to click, travel, or keep quiet?
Pressure, secrecy, suspicious links, unknown apps, and strange interview locations are warning signs.
How JobTsek works
- Mark what matchesChoose the details that match the advert, message, recruiter, payment request, link, or interview.
- Review practical next stepsSee which warning signs were marked and what to verify next.
- Decide before actingUse the report before paying, travelling, clicking, or sharing documents.
Example report: WhatsApp admin job
A static example of how JobTsek can turn a message into a calmer checklist of concerns and next steps.
Message received
Admin workers needed urgently. Apply on WhatsApp today. Pay a R250 refundable background-check fee before we release the appointment letter. Official-looking logo attached.
Final risk reportCritical concern
Marked indicators
- Vetting or background-check fee requested
- Payment before an appointment letter
- WhatsApp-only application process
- Unverified official-looking logo
Recommended next steps
- Do not pay the fee before verifying the process.
- Check the vacancy on an official site you find yourself.
- Share the message with someone you trust before acting.
Share with someone you trust before acting.
How concern level works
Concern levels are based only on the indicators you mark. JobTsek does not verify an employer, recruiter, advert, or link.
No listed indicators marked. This still does not prove the opportunity is genuine.
Details worth checking before you pay, travel, click, or share documents.
Several or serious warning signs that should be verified through trusted channels.
High-impact patterns such as payment, OTP/password, money movement, or unsafe travel.
Verify first with official sources
Use JobTsek as a guide, then confirm important details through channels you find.
More ways to slow down
Free public resources for checking messages, links, examples, and community posts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Read the FAQHow should I check a WhatsApp job message?
Treat forwarded messages as something to check. Look for the vacancy on a source you find yourself before clicking links or sending documents.
Read guideWhat if a job asks me to pay an upfront fee?
Pause before paying registration, admin, vetting, placement, background-check, training, or appointment-letter fees.
Read guideShould I send my ID before an interview?
Share sensitive documents only after you have checked the employer, recruiter, vacancy, and application process through a separate channel.
Read guideHow do I check a government job post?
Use logos, PDFs, and forwarded posts only as prompts to check further. Confirm the role on the department website or DPSA circular.
Read guideWhat should I check before travelling for an interview?
Check the employer, address, contact person, transport plan, and document requests before you travel or hand anything over.
Read guide