PRIVACY POLICY
1. Introduction Welcome to OurJobs.co.za (“Ourjobs”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, protect, and disclose personal information when you visit or use our website, create an account, upload your CV, apply for jobs, post vacancies, or use any other services provided through ourjobs.co.za.By using OurJobs.co.za, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
2. Personal information we collect depending on how you use our website, we may collect information such as: Full name and surname, Email address telephone or mobile number Location, city, province or country username and passwordCV/resumé and employment history Education and qualifications Skills, experience and professional information Job applications and application history Employer and company information provided when contacting us IP address and technical information browser and device information website usage and interaction information any other information you voluntarily provide to us you should avoid submitting unnecessary sensitive personal information unless it is required for a specific recruitment purpose.
3. How we collect information we may collect personal information when you: Register for an account; Create or update a job seeker profile; Upload a CV; Apply for a job;Create a job listing; Contact us; Subscribe to notifications or newsletters; Use or browse our website; orCommunicate with us through available channels. We may also automatically collect certain technical information through cookies and similar technologies.
4. How we use your information we may use personal information to: Create and manage your account; Provide job-search and recruitment services; Allow job seekers to apply for vacancies; Allow employers to receive and manage applications; Process and communicate about job applications; Display relevant job opportunities; Contact users regarding their accounts or applications; Send job alerts, notifications or other communications where permitted; Improve our website and services; Prevent fraud, abuse and unauthorised activity; Maintain website security; Respond to enquiries and support requests; Comply with applicable laws and legal obligations; and Carry out other purposes communicated to you when information is collected.
5. CVs and job applications if you upload a CV or create a job seeker profile, you understand that information contained in your CV may include personal and professional information.Where you apply for a vacancy through OurJobs.co.za, information you provide as part of the application may be made available to the relevant employer or recruiter for recruitment purposes.
You are responsible for ensuring that the information contained in your CV and application is accurate and that you have the right to provide the information.
6. Employers and Recruiters using OurJobs.co.za are responsible for handling applicant information lawfully and appropriately.Employers and recruiters must not use information obtained through OurJobs.co.za for unlawful purposes, discrimination, harassment, unsolicited marketing, fraud, or any purpose unrelated to legitimate recruitment activities.
7. Sharing of Personal InformationWe do not sell your personal information as a business asset.We may share personal information where reasonably necessary to provide our services, including with: Employers or recruiters when you apply for a vacancy;Service providers who assist us with website hosting, technology, communication, security or other operational services;Professional advisers where necessary;Law enforcement, regulators or government authorities where required by law; or other parties where you have given consent or where disclosure is otherwise permitted or required by applicable law.We only intend to share information for legitimate and lawful purposes.
8. Protection of Personal Information we take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against:Loss;Theft;Unauthorised access;Unauthorised disclosure;Alteration; andUnlawful processing.However, no website or electronic transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Users should therefore understand that information submitted online carries some level of risk.
9. POPIA Ourjobs.co.za aims to comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) and other applicable South African privacy laws.Where applicable, personal information will be processed in a lawful, reasonable and transparent manner and only for purposes that are compatible with the reason for which the information was collected.
10. Your privacy rights subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:Request access to personal information we hold about you;Request correction or updating of inaccurate information;Request deletion of personal information where legally permitted;Object to certain processing of your personal information;Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;Request information about how your personal information is being processed; andLodge a complaint regarding the handling of your personal information.To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
11. Cookies OurJobs.co.za may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, remember preferences, understand website usage and improve our services.You may be able to control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect some website functionality.
12. Marketing and communications where permitted by law, we may send you information about job opportunities, job alerts, website updates, services or other relevant communications.You may unsubscribe from promotional communications by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in the communication or by contacting us.Important service-related communications, such as account or application notifications, may still be sent where necessary to provide our services.
13. Third-Party websites our website may contain links to third-party websites, including employer websites, recruitment services, social media platforms or other websites.We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security or content of third-party websites. You should review the privacy policies of those websites before providing them with personal information.
14. Data retention we retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, to provide our services, resolve disputes, maintain records, comply with legal requirements, or protect our legitimate interests.The length of time information is retained may depend on the type of information and the purpose for which it was collected.
15. Children’s Privacy ourjobs.co.za is not intended to encourage children to provide personal information without appropriate supervision or lawful basis.If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us unlawfully, please contact us so that we can assess and take appropriate action.
16. Changes to This Privacy PolicyWe may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our services, technology, legal requirements or privacy practices.The latest version will be made available on ourjobs.co.za. Users are encouraged to review this page periodically.
17. Contact Us If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or have a concern about how your personal information is handled, please contact us.
Website: ourjobs.co.za
Email: [Admin@gmail.com]
Company/Business Name: [ourjobs.co.za]
18. Information Regulator If you are not satisfied with our response to a privacy-related concern, you may have the right to lodge a complaint with the information regulator of l South Africa, subject to applicable law.
Last Updated: 1 August 2026 Disclaimer: This Privacy Policy is a general template intended to help ourjobs.co.za establish a privacy framework. It should be reviewed and adapted by a qualified South African legal professional to ensure that it accurately reflects your business, data-processing practices, third-party services, and POPIA obligations.