Live campaign Dam fill: 0 / 500 verified trades · public booking closed until milestone Join now →
NEW · 500-worker dam fill · public booking locked

Fill South Africa
to 500 trades

Workers join first. Cleaners, plumbers, builders, carpenters, solar installers, pool techs, painters and more claim their suburb now — customers open only when the dam hits 500.

Join as a tradesperson See the 500-worker plan
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Homeowners & businesses: watch the dam fill — bookings open when we hit the milestone. How the plan works →
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Public booking opens at 500
The Plan

Fill the dam. Then open the doors.

Same iWorka you know — supply first so day-one booking is real coverage, not an empty map.

Phase 1 · Now

Workers fill South Africa to 500

Tradespeople join free, verify ID + selfie, set their area, and invite past clients for day-1 reviews. Live count updates on this page.

  • Workers only for now (customers wait)
  • Milestone: 500 verified tradespeople
  • Admin flips public when coverage is ready
Phase 2 · Public open

Homes & businesses book with confidence

When the dam hits the mark, customers browse the map, chat, and book verified workers who already have areas, portfolios, and reviews.

  • ID-checked workers already listed
  • 90% of every job stays with the worker
  • Career Perks unlock as jobs complete
Cleaners Plumbers Solar installers Pool repair Driveways & paving Landscaping Boreholes Garage motors & gates Laundry / laundromat Motor mechanics Van removal & transport Movers Carpenters Electricians Builders Painters Cleaners Plumbers Solar installers Pool repair Driveways & paving Landscaping Boreholes Garage motors & gates Laundry / laundromat Motor mechanics Van removal & transport Movers Carpenters Electricians Builders Painters
Launch roadmap

The journey to public open

Dam fill first. Then customers. Then Play Store scale. You can watch every milestone here.

NowM1

Dam fill — 500 verified workers

Workers only. Join free, verify SA ID (or passport + permit), upload ID photo + selfie holding your ID next to your face, set area, invite past clients for day-1 reviews. Live counter on this homepage. Public booking stays closed.

NextM2

Public booking opens

When we hit 500 (or admin greentlights coverage), homes and businesses browse the map, chat, and book ID-checked trades already listed in their area.

SoonM3

Google Play closed testing → store listing

While the dam fills on web + APK, we submit Play closed testing. After approval, Android users install from Play with auto-updates. Website remains the campaign home.

LaterM4

Foreign national vetting

Passport, work permit and ID already on record from signup. Formal foreign-national vetting rolls out so profiles can be fully cleared for customers.

LaterM5

Nationwide scale + Career Perks

More areas full, more jobs completed, workers unlock banking, phones, rentals and finance perks with verifiable iWorka income proof.

When customers go live

What customers will see (preview)

While you fill the dam, this is the experience homeowners get after we open — map, chat, verified profiles, book.

iWorka customer map — find verified workers near you

1. Map of trades near you

Customers browse verified plumbers, cleaners, carpenters and more on the map — already listed from the dam fill.

iWorka worker profile in customer mode

2. Trusted worker profile

ID check, ratings, portfolio photos and rates — so they book with confidence.

iWorka in-app chat between customer and worker

3. Chat then book

Agree the job in chat, then book and pay in-app. Your number stays private until you choose.

Right now customers wait — workers join here so this map isn’t empty on day one.

Foreign nationals welcome

Work in South Africa? Sign up and get your documents on file

Foreign national tradespeople can join the dam fill today. Upload your passport, work permit and ID documents on signup — they stay on record for reference. Full foreign-national vetting is a later roadmap milestone; for now we collect and keep your papers ready.

Sign up as a foreign national worker →

Questions? support@iworka.co.za

Upload on signup (on record)

  • Passport (bio page)
  • South African work permit / visa
  • ID document you hold (where applicable)
  • Selfie for face match reference

Vetting for foreign nationals is planned further down the roadmap. Documents are stored for reference so your profile is ready when that process goes live.

CheckID South Africa — ID validation partner Learn about CheckID.co.za ↗

Workers go live only after SA ID checks

Every South African tradesperson on iWorka has their ID number validated through CheckID.co.za — plus ID document and selfie on file. When customers open later, they book workers who are already verified.

🛡️ Structural ID validation 🔒 Zero ID storage at CheckID 📸 ID document & selfie on file ⭐ Day-1 reviews from past clients
Join as a verified tradesperson

0

Workers filling the dam

500

Spots to 500 milestone

15+

Trades called

500

Then public booking opens

How It Works

Onboard now. Book when we open.

Workers complete these steps today. The public uses the same app when the dam hits 500.

1

Create your profile

Sign up as a tradesperson — cleaner, plumber, builder, carpenter, solar installer, pool repair and more.

2

Verify & list your area

SA ID + photo of ID + selfie holding ID next to your face, profile photo, suburb, skills and rate.

3

Invite past clients

Email up to 5 previous employers or customers for day-1 reviews — start with real ratings.

Features

What customers get when we go live

While workers fill the dam, this is the product homeowners and businesses will use to hire with confidence.

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ID Verified Workers

SA ID numbers are checked with CheckID.co.za before workers list on iWorka. Profiles also show ID photos, selfies and ratings so you know who you are booking.

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Ratings & Reviews

Real reviews from real customers. See star ratings, completed jobs and detailed feedback before you book.

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Work Portfolios

Workers showcase their best work with photo portfolios. See the quality before you commit.

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In-App Chat

Discuss the job, share details and coordinate directly through our built-in messaging. No need to share your number.

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Location-Based Search

Find workers near you on the map. See exactly how far they are and which areas they service.

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Works Everywhere

Use iWorka on your phone (Android), tablet, or any web browser. Your bookings sync across all devices.

In-app chat

Talk about the job before you commit

iWorka chat is built for trades. Customers and workers message inside the app — share photos of the cupboard, the leak, or the garden — then book when you’re aligned. No chasing WhatsApp numbers you don’t trust.

  • 1
    Customer finds you on the mapAfter public open, they open your profile from your area listing.
  • 2
    Chat about the workPhotos, timing, materials, quote — all in one thread tied to the job.
  • 3
    Book & get paid in-appYou keep 90%. Chat history stays with the booking for both sides.
Join so customers can message you later →
iWorka chat preview
South African trades

Find your trade. Claim your spot.

These are the skills we want on iWorka. List under your real trade so customers find you when booking opens.

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Carpenter

Cupboards, built-ins, doors, hinges, furniture repairs, skirting and shelving — carpenters are welcome and needed for this dam fill.

I’m a carpenter — join free →
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Pool Repair

Pumps, leaks, cleaning, renovations

🛣️

Driveways & Paving

Brick paving, concrete, resurfacing

🌳

Landscaping

Gardens, hardscape, irrigation

☀️

Solar Installer

Panels, inverters, geysers, backup

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Borehole

Drilling, pumps, water systems

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Garage Motors & Gates

Gate motors, automation, repairs

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Laundry / Laundromat

Wash, fold, collection & delivery

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Motor Mechanic

Servicing, diagnostics, repairs

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Windows & Glazing

Fitters, seals, screens, glass

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Plumber

Leaks, geysers, call-outs

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Electrician

Wiring, lights, DB boards

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Cleaner

Homes, offices, deep cleans

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Gardener

Lawns, hedges, garden maintenance

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Painter

Interior, exterior, touch-ups

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Builder

Renovations, walls, extensions

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Tiler

Floors, bathrooms, splashbacks

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Roofer

Sheets, leaks, gutters

🛠️

Handyman

Odd jobs, repairs, assembly

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Welder

Gates, frames, metalwork

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Mover

Furniture, deliveries, flat moves

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Van Removal & Transport

Van hire removals, load & go, local transport

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Driver

Errands, loads, local trips

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Security

Guarding & site security

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Pet Care

Walking, sitting, home visits

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Scratch & Dent

Minor body repairs

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Window Screen Repair

Mesh, frames, replacements

Ready to join? Create your worker profile →

Don’t see your trade listed? Email support@iworka.co.za and we’ll review it for approval against iWorka’s guidelines (trusted on-demand labour for homes and businesses). If approved, we’ll add it to the trade list. For any other queries, use the same address.

Pricing

Free For Everyone. We Earn When You Earn.

No subscriptions. No paywalls. No hidden fees. iWorka only earns when a worker gets paid.

For Customers

R0 / forever

Full access — book any worker, any time

  • Browse every verified worker
  • Full profiles, portfolios & reviews
  • In-app chat with workers
  • Direct phone & contact details
  • Book in minutes
  • No subscription. No upgrade. Ever.
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90% to the Worker

For Workers

10% commission only

You keep 90% of every completed booking

  • Free to list yourself
  • You set your own rate
  • We take only 10% per completed job
  • Get paid via secure in-app payments
  • Unlock Career Perks as you work
  • Verifiable income & work history docs
Register as a Worker

No monthly fees. No setup costs. iWorka only succeeds when our workers succeed.

Calling all trades

Claim your area before customers open

Cleaners · Plumbers · Builders · Carpenters · Solar · Pool repair · Painters · Electricians · Motor mechanics · Gardeners — if you work with your hands, list now.

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Verified listing

ID + selfie so customers trust you from day one.

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Own your suburb

Be visible in your area when public booking goes live.

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Day-1 reviews

Invite past clients so you don't start from zero stars.

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Keep 90% of jobs

You set your rate. No monthly fees to list.

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Career unlocks

Banking, rentals, phone & finance perks as you complete jobs.

Join as a tradesperson — free
Worker perks from real providers

Your job history unlocks real life upgrades

Every completed booking builds verifiable income & work history on iWorka. Use that proof to apply for banking, phones, store accounts, rentals and finance from providers who ask for income evidence — we give you the letters and public verify links.

1 · Work on iWorkaFinish jobs, collect ratings, grow your completed-booking count.
2 · Unlock targetsHit milestones (e.g. 5 jobs) — Career Perks open in the app with progress bars.
3 · Apply with proofDownload Income Proof / Work History and apply at Capitec, Vodacom, Mr Price, WesBank & more.
CapitecTymeBankFNBStandard Bank VodacomMTNCell CTelkom Mr PriceEdgarsWesBankPrivate Property MukuruPick n Pay+ more on /perks
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Banking

Open SA bank accounts (FNB, Capitec, TymeBank) — and foreigner-friendly accounts like Standard Bank MyMo Plus.

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Rentals

Apply for flats & rooms with verified income docs landlords trust. Email-to-landlord built right in.

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Car Finance

Used-car finance from WesBank, Auto & General, and certified dealerships once you hit job & income targets.

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Phone Contracts

Vodacom, MTN, Cell C & Telkom contracts — qualify with iWorka income proof.

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Stores & Food

Edgars, Mr Price, Clicks, Pep, Game accounts — plus food vouchers and grocery store credit.

🌍

Foreigner-Friendly

Special section for foreign workers — bank accounts with passport, money transfers home, and SARS tax help.

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Verified Docs

Generate Income Proof & Work History letters with a public iworka.co.za/api/verify/<token> link any landlord or bank can confirm.

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Gamified Targets

Like a video game — every booking earns XP toward 16 unlock categories and 37+ perks. Track your progress live.

Start a worker profile today → unlock your first perk after just 5 completed jobs.

See every perk + real provider links →

48 perks across 16 categories · Direct links to FNB, Capitec, Vodacom, Mr Price, WesBank, SA Home Loans & more

Get iWorka

Web & Android now. Play Store next.

On a laptop or phone browser, open the web app. Android can also install the APK. Google Play comes after closed testing.

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Laptop & phone Open web app
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Android phone Download APK Latest build
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Coming soon Google Play

Laptop: there is no separate desktop installer — use iworka.co.za/app. In Chrome or Edge you can pin it: open the web app → browser menu (⋮) → Install iWorka / Install page as app when the option appears.

Updates: web updates when we deploy. APK users reinstall from this page. iPhone / iPad: use the web app for now.