Editorial Policy

Last updated: 10 September 2026

At MyEduCareers, our goal is to provide useful, accurate and easy-to-understand information about education and career opportunities in South Africa.

Our content covers topics such as jobs, learnerships, internships, bursaries, apprenticeships, skills programmes, graduate opportunities, education programmes and related career information.

This Editorial Policy explains how we research, create, review, update and correct our content.

1. Our Editorial Mission

MyEduCareers aims to help readers discover and understand education and career opportunities by providing clear and responsible information.

We understand that readers may use our articles when deciding whether to apply for an opportunity. For this reason, we aim to provide enough context for readers to make informed decisions rather than simply publishing promotional or sensational information.

2. Original and Useful Content

We aim to publish original content that provides value to readers.

Our articles may summarise information from official announcements and publicly available sources, but we aim to add useful context, explanations and practical information rather than simply copying another website’s content.

Where appropriate, our articles explain:

• Who is offering the opportunity;
• What the opportunity involves;
• Eligibility requirements;
• Application procedures;
• Closing dates;
• Location information;
• Required documents;
• Stipend or salary information where officially provided; and
• Where applicants can obtain further information.

3. Use of Sources

We aim to use reliable sources when researching our content.

Priority may be given to:

• Official government websites;
• Official company websites;
• Official university and TVET college websites;
• SETA websites;
• Official programme pages;
• Official application platforms; and
• Other reliable sources where appropriate.

When an opportunity is based on information from an organisation, we encourage readers to verify the latest information through that organisation’s official website or application platform.

4. Accuracy and Verification

We make reasonable efforts to verify important information before publication.

Depending on the type of article, this may include checking:

• Organisation names;
• Programme names;
• Eligibility requirements;
• Application instructions;
• Closing dates;
• Stipends or salaries;
• Locations;
• Official application links; and
• Other relevant details.

However, information supplied by third parties can change after publication.

Employers, government departments, colleges, universities and other organisations may update or withdraw opportunities without notifying MyEduCareers.

Readers should therefore confirm important information before applying.

5. No Guaranteed Outcomes

MyEduCareers does not promise or guarantee that readers will receive jobs, learnerships, internships, bursaries or other opportunities.

We do not use editorial content to create unrealistic expectations about employment or financial outcomes.

We aim to avoid misleading statements such as guaranteed employment, guaranteed acceptance or guaranteed income unless such a statement can be objectively and appropriately supported.

6. Headlines

We use headlines designed to clearly communicate the subject of an article and attract readers who may genuinely benefit from the information.

We aim to avoid:

• Misleading headlines;
• False claims;
• Exaggerated promises;
• Sensational claims;
• Artificial urgency; and
• Headlines that do not accurately reflect the article.

Our headlines should accurately represent the information contained in the article.

7. Closing Dates and Updates

Where an opportunity has a closing date, we aim to publish the date based on information available from the relevant source.

Closing dates can change. Some organisations may extend deadlines, close applications early or remove opportunities before the published deadline.

When new information becomes available, we may update the article.

If an opportunity is no longer available, we may mark the article accordingly or remove outdated information where appropriate.

8. Corrections Policy

We take accuracy seriously.

If we discover an error, we aim to correct it as soon as reasonably possible.

Readers can report an error by contacting us and providing:

• The article title or page;
• The information they believe is incorrect; and
• Supporting information or an official source where available.

Corrections may include changes to dates, requirements, application links, programme details or other factual information.

We may also update articles when an organisation publishes new information.

9. Editorial Independence

MyEduCareers aims to maintain editorial independence.

Advertising, sponsorship or other commercial relationships should not determine the factual information we publish.

An advertiser or organisation does not automatically receive editorial approval or favourable coverage because its advertisement appears on our website.

Advertisements are separate from editorial content.

10. Sponsored or Promotional Content

If MyEduCareers publishes sponsored, paid or promotional content, we aim to make the commercial nature of that content clear to readers.

Sponsored content should not be presented in a way that deliberately misleads readers into believing it is independent editorial reporting when it is not.

11. External Links

Our articles may contain links to external websites, particularly official application pages.

We aim to direct readers to relevant and trustworthy sources.

However, external websites may change their content, ownership, availability or policies after we publish a link.

Readers should verify that they are using the correct official application channel before submitting personal information.

12. Images and Visual Content

We aim to use images and graphics responsibly.

Where appropriate, images may be used to illustrate an article or opportunity. Images should not intentionally misrepresent the organisation, workplace, programme or people involved in an opportunity.

Where an image is illustrative rather than an actual photograph of the opportunity, we aim to avoid presenting it as documentary evidence.

Third-party logos, trademarks and other intellectual property remain the property of their respective owners.

13. Artificial Intelligence and Editorial Content

Technology, including artificial intelligence tools, may be used to assist with certain editorial tasks such as research support, drafting, organisation, editing or improving readability.

However, technology-generated material is not treated as automatically accurate.

Content should be reviewed and edited before publication, particularly information involving application requirements, dates, financial amounts, organisations and other factual claims.

The responsibility for the published article remains with MyEduCareers.

14. Reader Safety and Scam Awareness

We recognise that job seekers and students can be vulnerable to fraudulent opportunities.

Where appropriate, our content may include reminders to verify opportunities through official channels.

Readers should be cautious of anyone requesting payment in exchange for guaranteed employment, learnership placement, bursary funding or another opportunity.

Readers should also avoid sharing passwords, PINs, one-time passwords or unnecessary sensitive information with unknown individuals.

15. Conflicts of Interest

We aim to identify and avoid conflicts of interest that could compromise the accuracy or independence of our content.

Where a potential conflict could materially affect an article, appropriate disclosure may be provided.

16. Respect for Readers

We aim to treat our readers with respect.

Our content should not deliberately discriminate against, harass, deceive or exploit readers.

We aim to communicate in clear language that is accessible to people with different levels of education and experience.

17. Privacy

Information provided to MyEduCareers through contact forms, email or other communication channels is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

We encourage readers not to submit unnecessary sensitive personal information when contacting us.

18. Feedback

Reader feedback helps us improve our content.

We welcome information about:

• Factual errors;
• Outdated opportunities;
• Broken links;
• Incorrect application information;
• Missing important details; and
• Other editorial concerns.

Feedback can be submitted through our Contact Us page.

19. Policy Updates

This Editorial Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our editorial practices, website, technology or applicable requirements.

The latest version will always be published on this page with the relevant “Last updated” date.

20. Our Commitment

MyEduCareers is committed to providing useful, accurate, transparent and responsible information to people looking for education and career opportunities.

We will continue working to improve our research, editorial standards, corrections process and reader experience.

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