For businesses

Your business deserves to be found.

Households and businesses come to ShokaConnect looking for someone they can trust. Create a free profile, get verified and start receiving requests from customers who need what you offer.

Why list on ShokaConnect

More customers, less chasing

Get found

Customers search by service and area. A complete profile puts your business in front of them.

Receive real requests

Get requests that match your services and location, then send your quote.

Get paid securely

Where supported, customers pay through the platform and the money is released to you when the job is done.

Build your reputation

Reviews from completed jobs turn your good work into new business.

Reach households and businesses

Sell to individuals and families as well as other companies, all from one account.

Access funding

Verified businesses can apply for business funding through our partner Bridgement, subject to its approval process.

How to join

Up and running in four steps

1

Create a free account

Sign up with your business name and contact details.

2

Complete your profile

Add your services, areas, experience, photos of your work and how customers can reach you.

3

Get verified

Complete the verification step so customers can see you are a real, registered business.

4

Quote and win work

Receive matching requests, send quotes and manage jobs in your account.

Stand out

What makes a strong profile

  • A clear description of what you do and where you work
  • Photos of real jobs you have completed
  • Your credentials, registrations and years of experience
  • Fast, clear replies to requests
  • Reviews from customers you have served

Fees

Joining ShokaConnect and creating your profile is free. Any fees are shown clearly on the platform before you commit.

Who can join?

Registered businesses, sole traders, tradespeople, professionals and suppliers in South Africa and across the diaspora.

Your next customer could already be looking for you.

Create your free profile today.