Now live in South Africa

Find someone you can actually trust.

TradesLink connects South African homeowners and businesses with trusted local tradespeople. Post your job, compare professionals, and hire with confidence.

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Verified Tradespeople
Secure Messaging
Built for South Africa
Free to Post a Job
How it works

Four steps to sorted

A straightforward process designed to connect you with the right person — quickly and safely.

Step 01
Post Your Job

Describe what needs to be done, upload photos if needed, and share your location. Done in under two minutes.

Step 02
Get Connected

Verified tradespeople in your area see your job and choose whether to respond. You receive their profiles and quotes.

Step 03
Compare Professionals

Review profiles, qualifications, experience, and previous work. You are always in control of who you choose.

Step 04
Hire with Confidence

Choose the professional that best fits your project. Payment is held securely until the job is done right.

Trades covered

Whatever the job,
we've got the person

View all trades →
Electricians
Plumbers
Builders
Painters
Solar Installers
Roofing
Handyman
Carpenters
Garden Services
Pool Services
Security Installers
Air Conditioning
Why TradesLink

A better way to hire local professionals.

Built specifically for South Africa.

Verified Professionals

Every tradesperson completes identity verification before going live on the platform.

Transparent Profiles

View experience, qualifications, trade tier, and previous work before making a choice.

Secure Communication

Communicate directly within the platform. WhatsApp-friendly and works on any data plan.

Built for South Africa

SA payment rails, load shedding badge, township-to-suburb coverage. Designed for how SA actually works.

Two sides, one platform

For homeowners & tradespeople

For homeowners & businesses

Looking for a Tradesperson?

  • Post a job for free — takes under 2 minutes
  • Receive responses from verified local tradespeople
  • Compare profiles, experience, and quotes
  • Pay securely — funds held until job is complete
Post a Job — it's free
For tradespeople

Grow Your Business

  • Create a verified profile — free to join
  • See jobs posted near you and choose what suits you
  • Build your reputation through ratings and reviews
  • Only pay a small commission when you earn
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about TradesLink.

Yes — posting a job on TradesLink is completely free for customers. You only pay when you hire a tradesperson and the job is completed to your satisfaction.
Tradespeople sign up via our online form, complete identity verification, and build their profile. Once verified, they can see jobs in their area and choose which ones to respond to. Joining is free — a small commission is only charged when a job is completed.
Absolutely. You are always in control. After posting a job, you receive responses from interested tradespeople. You review their profiles, experience, and quotes — then choose who you want. No one is assigned to you.
TradesLink is built to cover all of South Africa — from major cities like Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban to townships and smaller suburbs. We don't restrict by area code.
Tradesperson verification typically takes 24–48 hours. We review each application individually to ensure quality and trust on the platform.
Yes — TradesLink is designed for both homeowners and businesses. Whether you're a property manager, estate agent, small business, or individual homeowner, you can post jobs and find verified tradespeople.
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Whether you're hiring a professional or growing your business, TradesLink makes it easier to connect.

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