Soshanguve, 21 September 2026

Botshilu Private Hospital has issued a warning to job seekers after fraudsters posing as members of its Human Resources department began asking applicants to pay upfront fees for job opportunities.

The hospital, part of the PBH Healthcare Group, has confirmed that it does not charge fees at any point in its recruitment process, and that anyone requesting payment in its name is acting fraudulently.

“We never ask applicants for money. Not for an application, not for an interview, and not to secure a position,” said Keneilwe Moholo, HR Manager at Botshilu Private Hospital. “Anyone who asks for a fee is not acting on behalf of Botshilu. We urge job seekers not to pay and to report the approach to us.”

Recruitment scams of this kind typically target people seeking employment, requesting payment for supposed administration, training, uniforms or medical checks before a job offer is made. Victims often lose money they can ill afford, and may also expose personal and banking information.

Botshilu Private Hospital advertises all official vacancies on its website, under the Careers tab of the main menu or at botshilu.co.za/recruitment. The hospital advises applicants to treat any vacancy not listed there as suspicious.

Members of the public who have been approached are asked to report the incident to the hospital’s main reception on 012 798 7000 or by email to info@phelangbonolo.co.za. Anyone who has lost money should open a case at their nearest SAPS station.

Botshilu Private Hospital serves communities across northern Tshwane, including Soshanguve, Mabopane, Ga-Rankuwa, Winterveld and Hammanskraal.