Last updated: 2 October 2026
CareerNews.co.za respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of visitors who use our website.
This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit CareerNews.co.za, how that information may be used, and the choices available to you.
Information We Collect
CareerNews.co.za may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you contact us, subscribe to updates, submit an enquiry or use certain features of the website.
This information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Contact details
- Information included in messages or enquiries
- Other information you choose to provide
We may also automatically receive limited technical information when you visit the website, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Operating system
- Pages visited
- Referring website
- Date and time of your visit
This information may be collected through standard website technologies such as cookies, analytics tools and server logs.
How We Use Information
Information collected through CareerNews.co.za may be used to:
- Respond to enquiries
- Improve website content and functionality
- Understand how visitors use the website
- Monitor website performance
- Maintain website security
- Provide relevant website features
- Improve our career and employment information
We do not sell personal information to advertisers.
Cookies
CareerNews.co.za may use cookies and similar technologies to improve the website experience.
Cookies may help us understand how visitors use different pages and may allow certain website features to function correctly.
You can usually control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling some cookies may affect how certain website features work.
Analytics
CareerNews.co.za may use analytics services to understand website traffic and visitor behaviour.
These services may collect information such as pages visited, approximate location, device information and how visitors interact with the website.
Analytics information is used to understand website performance and improve our content.
Advertising
CareerNews.co.za may display advertising provided by third-party advertising services.
Advertising providers may use cookies or similar technologies to provide, measure or personalise advertisements in accordance with their own privacy policies and applicable requirements.
CareerNews.co.za does not control the privacy practices of independent third-party advertising providers.
External Links
Our articles may contain links to external websites, including employer career pages, government websites and other useful resources.
Once you leave CareerNews.co.za and visit an external website, that website’s own privacy policy and terms may apply.
We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of external websites before providing personal information.
Job Applications
CareerNews.co.za is an independent career-information website.
We do not process job applications on behalf of employers unless explicitly stated otherwise.
When an article provides an official application link, applicants should submit their information directly through the relevant employer or programme’s official application system.
Do not send sensitive personal information to unverified individuals claiming to represent an employer.
Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect information submitted through our website.
However, no website or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Visitors should avoid sending passwords, banking PINs or other highly sensitive information through ordinary website forms or unsecured communication channels.
Children’s Privacy
CareerNews.co.za provides general career and employment information.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children for purposes unrelated to the operation of the website.
Parents or guardians who believe that a child has provided personal information to us may contact us so that the matter can be reviewed.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your circumstances and applicable South African law, you may have rights relating to your personal information, including the right to request access to personal information we hold about you and to request correction of inaccurate information.
Requests can be made through our contact channels.
We may need to verify your identity before responding to a request involving personal information.
POPIA
CareerNews.co.za aims to handle personal information in accordance with applicable South African privacy laws, including the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA).
Personal information will be handled for legitimate purposes and in a manner consistent with applicable legal requirements.
Changes To This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our website, services, technology or legal requirements.
The updated version will be published on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how CareerNews.co.za handles personal information, please contact us through the contact details available on our website.
CareerNews.co.za
South African career and employment information platform.