Editorial Guidelines

& Corrections Policy

Effective Date: 7 April 2026

1. Our Commitment

JobHelper is committed to providing accurate, fair, and transparent journalism. We strive to deliver reliable information that empowers South Africans in their career journeys. Our editorial team upholds the highest standards of integrity in all content published on our platform.

2. Editorial Independence

  • No pay-for-play: We do not accept payment for favorable coverage of any employer, product, or service.
  • Sponsored content: Clearly labelled as "Sponsored" or "Advertisement" and distinct from editorial content.
  • Affiliate links: Always disclosed with "sponsored" labels or rel="nofollow" attributes.
  • Editorial decisions: Made free from influence by advertisers, partners, or external parties.

3. Accuracy & Fact-Checking

Every article goes through rigorous fact-checking:

  • • Source verification
  • • Cross-referencing multiple sources
  • • Expert review for technical content
  • • Quotation accuracy checks
  • • Data validation for statistics
  • • Date verification for time-sensitive content

4. Corrections Policy

If you spot an error, please report it to info@jobhelper.co.za with "Correction Request" in the subject line.

TypeDescriptionAction
MinorTypos, grammatical errors, formattingSilently corrected
FactualIncorrect names, dates, numbersInline correction with note
SignificantMajor inaccuracies affecting meaningMajor correction notice + log entry
RetractionMisleading or harmful contentPublic retraction notice

Correction notice format: [Correction: Original text was incorrect. Correct text.]

5. Sources & Attribution

  • Primary sources: Official statements, press releases, government documents, direct interviews
  • Secondary sources: Credible news outlets, academic research, industry reports
  • Anonymous sources: Only used in exceptional cases where information cannot be obtained otherwise, with editorial approval
  • Attribution: All sources clearly cited with publication date when available

6. Plagiarism & Originality

  • • All content published on JobHelper is original
  • • Direct quotations are clearly marked with quotation marks and proper attribution
  • • Summarized content links back to the original source
  • • Plagiarism detection tools are used to verify originality
  • • Any borrowed ideas or data are attributed to the source

7. Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to representing the diversity of South African job seekers. Our content uses inclusive language that avoids stereotypes and respects all demographic groups. We feature opportunities from across all provinces, industries, and employment sectors.

8. Conflicts of Interest

JobHelper staff must disclose any financial or personal conflicts of interest that could influence content. This includes ownership in companies we write about, employment relationships, or family connections to featured organizations. Disclosures are recorded and available upon request.

9. User-Generated Content

  • • Comments on articles are moderated for relevance and appropriateness
  • • Offensive, discriminatory, or spammy content is removed
  • • User guidelines are provided for comment sections
  • • Users retain ownership of their submitted content but grant JobHelper a license to display

10. Corrections Log

We maintain a public log of all significant corrections and retractions. This promotes transparency and allows readers to see our commitment to accuracy.

View Corrections Log

11. Contact for Editorial Concerns

For editorial concerns, corrections, or feedback about our journalism:

Email

info@jobhelper.co.za

(Include "Editorial Concern" in subject line)