About FinderSA
FinderSA is South Africa's verified contractor marketplace, connecting homeowners and businesses with trusted, CIPC-registered tradespeople across all 9 provinces.
Founded in 2023 and based in Woodmead, Sandton, FinderSA was built to solve a problem every South African homeowner knows: finding a reliable, honest tradesperson is hard. Unverified directories and word-of-mouth recommendations leave homeowners exposed to unregistered, unaccountable contractors.
FinderSA changes that by requiring every contractor to complete CIPC business registration verification and a national ID check before they can appear on the platform or receive a single lead.
What FinderSA Does
CIPC Verification
Every contractor is checked against the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission register before activation.
National ID Checks
Identity verification ensures you know exactly who is coming to your home or business.
Free for Homeowners
Post a job, receive up to 3 quotes from verified contractors, compare ratings, and hire — at no cost.
All 9 Provinces
From Johannesburg to Cape Town to Durban — FinderSA covers the whole country, with growing suburb-level coverage.
How FinderSA Works
Post Your Job
Describe your project or problem. Our AI assistant helps you capture the right details to attract accurate quotes.
Get Matched with Verified Contractors
Our team reviews your job and posts it to verified contractors in your area. Up to 3 contractors can contact you with quotes.
Compare and Hire
Review profiles, read verified ratings, compare quotes, and hire with confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FinderSA?
FinderSA is a South African online marketplace that connects homeowners and businesses with verified, CIPC-registered tradespeople. All contractors on FinderSA are verified through CIPC business registration and national ID checks before they can receive leads.
How does FinderSA work for homeowners?
Homeowners post a free job describing their project. FinderSA matches the job with verified contractors in the area. Up to 3 contractors can contact you with quotes. You compare, choose, and hire — at no cost to you.
How do service providers join FinderSA?
Contractors register on findersa.co.za, submit their CIPC registration number and a copy of their national ID. FinderSA verifies both before the profile is activated. Approved contractors can then browse available job leads in their area and trade.
What areas does FinderSA cover?
FinderSA covers all 9 provinces of South Africa, with a strong presence in Gauteng (Johannesburg, Sandton, Pretoria), the Western Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal. The platform is expanding coverage to additional suburbs continuously.
Is FinderSA free to use?
Yes, FinderSA is completely free for homeowners and businesses. Posting a job, receiving quotes, and hiring a contractor costs nothing. Contractors pay a small fee to access job leads.
What trades does FinderSA cover?
FinderSA covers plumbers, electricians, builders, roofers, painters, tilers, locksmiths, and handymen across South Africa. More trades are being added as the platform grows.
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