Applying for a job is free, and nobody should pay for one. That's true of a contact who promises a public service post, an agent with a guaranteed job abroad, and a training or uniform fee before you've started. Answer honestly, one question at a time. You can report a suspected crime to the Rwanda Investigation Bureau by calling 166, its toll free line.
How do I check a job offer in Rwanda?
- Find the employer's own website and look for the post on its careers page.
- Public service posts are on the MIFOTRA e-recruitment portal. Check there, and don't rely on a forwarded picture.
- Call or write using the contacts on the employer's own site, not the number in the message.
- If it's a job for a foreigner, the permit classes and fees are on the immigration site, and the worker's permit is tied to the job.
If you've already paid
Keep everything: the messages, the phone numbers, the Mobile Money receipt and the advert. Call RIB on 166, and call your Mobile Money provider quickly to ask whether the payment can be stopped. If you shared a PIN or a password, change it first. It isn't your fault, and reporting it can protect the next person.
Questions people ask
Is a medical test or training fee normal before a job?
Treat it as a warning sign. Ask the employer directly, using contacts from its own website, whether the charge is real. Don't pay the person who told you about it.
Can somebody get me a government job for money?
No. Public service posts are advertised and applied for on official portals. If someone offers you one for money or a favour, don't pay, and you can report it to RIB on 166.
Does this check prove that a job is real?
No. It only shows warning signs. A clear result means you've found none so far, so still check with the employer before you send your papers.
Sources
Checked 2 November 2026.