Effective Date: 1 January 2025Last Updated: 4 June 2025
At Work South Africa, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your data in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and other applicable laws.
We may collect the following types of information:
Full name, contact details, ID number (optional)
CV/resume and employment history
Skills, qualifications, and certifications
Job preferences and application history
Company name and contact information
Job listings and recruitment activity
Billing and payment details (if applicable)
IP address, device info, browser type
Website usage data (via cookies or analytics tools)
We use your personal information to:
Create and manage your account
Match candidates with job opportunities
Communicate job alerts and updates
Improve our services and user experience
Process payments (if applicable)
Comply with legal obligations
We may share your information with:
Verified employers or recruiters (with your consent)
Service providers (e.g. cloud storage, analytics tools)
Legal authorities when required by law
We never sell your personal data to third parties.
You have the right to:
Access your personal information
Correct or update your data
Request deletion of your profile
Object to certain types of processing
Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@worksouthafrica.co.za.
We use cookies to enhance your experience, analyze website traffic, and show relevant job suggestions. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
We implement strict security measures (encryption, access control, etc.) to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
We retain your data only as long as necessary for recruitment purposes, legal compliance, or as otherwise permitted under the law.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on our website with an updated "Last Updated" date.
If you have questions about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact:
