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I can’t lie, I was horrified when I saw this article about a job advertisement that called for an “attractive” and “young” female.
secretary.

The job advertisement was placed by a South African company, offering between 28000 rands and 36000 rands per month. (between £2500 and £3200)

Check it out:

“Multinational businessman seeks to employ an attractive young lady between the age of 18 and 35 to join our ever-growing company,” the advert read. “You must be friendly, dynamic and exciting to work with.

“There is an excellent compensation package, provided you have a flirtatious nature, and a wardrobe that will send my imagination tingling.”

“Please note that you will be required to be open-minded and mix business with loads of pleasure,” the advert continued. “Experience is not vital. What matters is your looks and your ability to hold a conversation.

“All that needs to be learnt will be taught to you.”

Wow, is that how they do things in the South African recruitment adverts market? Not sure that this bloke really wants a secretary…

Via Digital Spy

9 Comments »

  • So basically this advert is for a whore…

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  • So basically this advert is for a whore…

    Yep.

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  • katieM
    May 12
    9:28 pm

    But not just any whore! They want one who can hold a conversation using words and stuff.

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  • ME2
    May 12
    11:22 pm

    Dude, this is a PERSONAL ad not a job ad.

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  • Well, gee…”words and stuff” probably cost a couple of dollars more…maybe we can start up a collection for him to get that or a maybe a much needed lobotomy…

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  • um. Yikes. O.o.

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  • What Amarinda said. The guy wants a sexretary.

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  • Anon 76
    May 14
    5:10 am

    I love this part:

    “All that needs to be learnt will be taught to you.”

    Some days will require chicy-bow-bow, and others Barry White. If you don’t understand that language yet, no problem. You’ll receive hands on training.

    As an inside tip, if you happen to own a catholic school girl’s uniform complete with white knees socks? A definite plus

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  • Dawn Brookes
    May 16
    11:42 am

    Curiosity made me Google this and sure enough the job appeared (and on number of SA websites).

    It does sound like a prestigious position – a car and flat are included and “The role will require international travel, and a host of benefits to ensure that you are handsomely compensated for your indulgance. You must have strong communication skills, be smart, confident and willing to do all that I ask of you. Your loyalty, honesty and friendliness will allow me to change your life drastically.”

    Yes, I am being sarcastic!!

    SA is obviously way back in the 70s with respect to stuff like this.

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