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How does Budget Jobs pricing work?

There are no signup fees or monthly subscriptions.
A 20% platform fee is automatically factored into the agreed job total. Employers will pay the amount that is stated on the Jobbers bid which includes this 20%. This is calculated for the jobber when their bid is placed, so they’ll always know exactly how much they’ll earn upon completion. A R10 withdrawal fee also applies each time you transfer funds from your wallet. There are no hidden fees.

Absolutely! You can sign up, create an account, and post jobs at no cost. We only charge a percentage of the total paid for completed jobs, which is automatically deducted from the final bid amount.

You can post an unlimited number of Jobs, services or skills for free. We do not currently have any membership restrictions.

Once you’ve selected your Jobber and agreed on a bid amount, you’ll need to deposit the full amount into your BudgetJobs Wallet to proceed with hiring.

  • Go to your Dashboard > Statements > Deposit to Wallet.

  • Deposit the agreed job amount into your BudgetJobs Wallet.

  • Once the funds reflect, return to Posted Jobs and accept the proposal from your selected Jobber to officially hire them. 

The 20% platform fee is already included in the agreed job total. When the Employer deposits the full amount into their Wallet, the fee is automatically deducted. The Jobber receives the remaining 80% once the job is completed and approved. The Jobber is fully aware of the amount they will receive when bidding, as the calculation is made transparent during the proposal process.

You can call or WhatsApp us on 063 775 9331 during office hours or drop us an email at info@budgetjobs.co.za

Build your profile

  1. Sign up for a free account.

  2. Log in to your Dashboard.

  3. Complete your profile:

    • Jobbers: Add your portfolio, list your skills, and set your service rates.

    • Employers: Add your personal or business details, ready to start posting jobs.

Yes. To help keep our platform safe and trustworthy for everyone, all users must complete verification before they can post jobs or be hired for work. This includes uploading a valid South African ID or passport along with your personal or business details for approval by the BudgetJobs team.

  • General/Statements: Manage deposits, withdrawals, and track transactions.

  • Jobs:

    • Employers: Post and manage job listings, view and respond to proposals.

    • Jobbers: Track jobs you’ve bid on and those in progress.

  • Wallet: Deposit or withdraw funds, check balances.

  • Profile: Update your services, rates, portfolio (Jobbers) or business details (Employers).

  • Notifications: Get alerts on job activity, bids, messages, and payment updates.

For Jobbers (Service Providers):

  • You can post services that employers can buy directly.

  • The platform takes a 20% fee from each sale.

  • You can create packages (e.g. 5 hours, 10 hours, or a set deliverable) or charge a fixed fee for a service.

  • Avoid listing “hourly rates” unless you’re intentionally selling 1-hour packages.

For Employers (Service Buyers):

  • You can purchase a service directly via the “Buy now” button.

  • At checkout, your payment goes into the Budget Jobs wallet for safekeeping.

  • Once the Jobber completes the work and you’re satisfied, you simply release the payment to them.

Find a Project

You can browse available jobs on the platform without registering, but to submit proposals, you must be a registered and verified user. Verification helps keep the platform secure and ensures trust between Employers and Jobbers.

  1. Go to the ‘Browse jobs’ section to view available job listings.

  2. Click on a job title to see full details, including the sugested bid.

  3. If the job suits your skills and budget, click the ‘Submit Proposal’ button.

  4. Fill in your proposal, set your price, attach any relevant files or portfolio work, and submit it.

  5. The Employer will review your bid and respond via the in-platform notification system — you’ll also get an email alert to your registered address.

Hiring Process

  • Go to your Dashboard > Post a Job.

  • Fill in the job details, budget, and timeline.

  • Click Submit — it’s completely free.

  • Jobbers will submit proposals using the “Send Proposal” button on your job post.

  • To review them, go to your Dashboard > Jobs > Posted Jobs > View Proposals.

  • Compare proposals and choose the best candidate based on their experience, bid amount, and profile.

  • Use the built-in Chat Dashboard to communicate directly and negotiate any final details.

  • Once you and the Jobber agree on the scope, expectations, and timeline, deposit the full agreed amount into your BudgetJobs Wallet.

  • Then, return to your Posted Jobs, find the relevant listing, and click Accept Proposal to officially hire the Jobber.

Once you’ve been officially hired, you can request a milestone payment. Your Employer will then deposit the agreed milestone amount into the BudgetJobs Wallet. This payment is held securely and will only be released to you once the work is completed and both parties are satisfied. This protects both you and the Employer throughout the job process.

Payment Issues

All receipts and invoices will appear under the Invoices tab in your Dashboard after any payments are made  you can then download them in PDF format for your offline records.

To release a milestone payment:

  1. Go to your Dashboard > Management > Jobs > Ongoing Jobs.

  2. Select the relevant job to view its current status.

  3. Once you’re satisfied with the work delivered, you can release the milestone payment from this section.

Important: Do not mark the job as complete until all milestones have been released and the full amount is settled.

Yes, all payments on the platform are securely processed through Payfast, a trusted South African payment gateway. Your funds are held safely in your BudgetJobs Wallet until the work is completed and approved.

Available payment methods include:

  • Instant EFT (via major South African banks)

  • Credit and debit cards

  • SnapScan

  • Zapper

  • Payfast wallet

  • Capitec Pay

All transactions are encrypted and compliant with industry security standards, giving both Employers and Jobbers peace of mind.

Once your milestone payments have been released into your BudgetJobs Wallet, the available balance will be visible for withdrawal.

To withdraw:

  1. Go to your Payout tab in the Dashboard.

  2. Add and save your bank account details or preferred payout method.

  3. Click the “Payout” button.

  4. Enter the amount you’d like to withdraw (minus the R10 payout fee).

  5. Submit the request.

BudgetJobs will then transfer the funds to your bank account. Processing times may vary slightly depending on your bank.