Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 2025
Website: https://www.jobssouthafrica.co.za

1. Who We Are

Jobs South Africa connects job seekers with employers, learnership programs, and government opportunities across all nine provinces of South Africa.

Our mission is to make job opportunities more accessible while protecting your privacy and personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website or interact with our services.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information (e.g., name, email address, phone number) — when you create an account, subscribe to newsletters, or sign up for WhatsApp alerts.
  • Account Information — username, password (encrypted), and profile details when you register to access full job post information.
  • Job Preferences — such as province, industry, or job type, if you provide them.
  • Comments and Messages — when you leave comments or contact us.
  • Automatically Collected Data — such as your IP address, browser type, and usage data for analytics and spam prevention.

We do not collect unnecessary personal data, and we never sell your information to third parties.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide access to full job post details for registered users
  • Send job alerts and career resources via email or WhatsApp
  • Improve our website and user experience
  • Prevent spam and protect our site security
  • Respond to your inquiries and requests

4. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve user experience and site functionality. Cookies help us remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and understand which pages are most popular.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. However, some parts of the site (including login functionality) may not work properly without them.

5. Comments

When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.

After approval, your profile picture (if using Gravatar) will be visible publicly alongside your comment.

6. Media Uploads

If you upload images to the website, please avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the site can download and extract location data from images.

7. User Accounts

When you create an account on Jobs South Africa:

  • Your password is encrypted and cannot be viewed by our staff
  • You can edit your profile information at any time by logging in
  • You can request account deletion by contacting us via Facebook
  • Your account data is stored securely and never shared with third parties

8. Newsletters and WhatsApp Job Alerts

When you subscribe to our email newsletter or WhatsApp job alerts, we collect your contact details to send job updates, news, and resources.

  • Email: You can unsubscribe from email alerts at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email.
  • WhatsApp: To stop WhatsApp alerts, simply reply STOP to the number sending messages.

We never share your contact details with third parties or advertisers.

9. Third-Party Services and Analytics

We use third-party tools to help us improve our services and understand visitor behaviour. These may include:

  • Google Analytics (for anonymous usage data)
  • Mailing Platforms (for sending newsletters)
  • Social Media Integrations (Facebook, etc.)

These services may use cookies or tracking technologies in accordance with their own privacy policies.

10. Advertising (Google AdSense)

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Show you relevant ads based on your browsing activity
  • Measure ad performance and engagement
  • Prevent fraudulent clicks

Third-Party Advertisers: Google and its advertising partners may collect information about your visits to this and other websites to provide personalized ads. This may include the use of cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies.

Your Choices:

For more information about how Google uses data when you use our site, please visit: How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services

11. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Our website may include embedded content such as videos, job listings, or social media posts. Embedded content behaves exactly as if you visited the other website and may collect data about your interaction according to their own privacy policies.

12. POPIA Compliance and Data Protection

Jobs South Africa complies with South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

We collect and process personal information responsibly and only for lawful purposes related to our services.

You have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal data we hold about you
  • Ask us to correct or delete your personal data
  • Withdraw consent for data processing (such as newsletters)
  • Request deletion of your user account

13. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to provide services or comply with legal requirements.

For example:

  • User accounts are retained until you request deletion
  • Comments and metadata are stored indefinitely so we can approve follow-ups automatically
  • Newsletter subscriptions are retained until you unsubscribe

If you delete your account, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

13. Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.

We may share limited information only with trusted service providers who help us operate our website, such as analytics providers or email services, under strict confidentiality agreements.

14. Where Your Data Is Sent

  • Visitor comments and forms may be checked through automated spam detection services such as Akismet.
  • Email data may be stored securely on third-party mailing servers located outside South Africa, following international privacy standards.
  • User account data is stored on secure servers with appropriate encryption and security measures.

15. Children’s Privacy

Our website is intended for users aged 16 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. Parents or guardians may contact us to request deletion of any such data.

16. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Request a copy of your personal data
  • Request correction or deletion of inaccurate information
  • Withdraw consent for newsletters, alerts, or other communication
  • Delete your user account at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us using the details below.

17. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your data rights, or need to request account deletion, please contact:

Jobs South Africa – Privacy Officer

📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JobsSouthAfrica.co.za
🌐 Website: https://www.jobssouthafrica.co.za
📍 South Africa

18. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page with the updated effective date.

Last Updated: November 2025