Hire tradespeople you can actually trust.
SkillSwipe is the trust engine for SA trades. Every pro records 3 short videos, passes a ID check by our team, and can add a criminal-record check. Connect free to connect during our Worcester launch — and escrow protection means your money only moves when the job is done.
Thandiwe working on a real electrician job
“Hi, I'm Sipho, a qualified Plumber.”
“Highly recommend Jabu — great work.”
How SkillSwipe works
Whether you're hiring for your home or selling your trade — the path is built for speed and safety.
For Homeowners
Find, swipe, connect — in minutes
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Search by trade & area
Filter by plumbing, electrical, building — and radius across Worcester and the Boland.
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Swipe the video feed
TikTok-style vertical videos. Pitch, proof, vouch — judge before you call.
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Connect free
One low fee unlocks phone + WhatsApp. No subscriptions, no lock-in.
- 4
Optional escrow
Hold the job funds with Paystack. Released only when you confirm the work is done.
For Tradespeople
3 videos. Verified. Get hired.
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Record 3 short videos
Pitch (who you are), Proof (real work + certificate), Vouch (client testimonial).
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Get ID verified
Upload your ID photo and a selfie. Our team matches them, usually within 24 hours.
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Go live
Your profile appears in the feed. Add your bank details and start earning.
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Get hired
Homeowners unlock your number free during launch. Escrow guarantees your payout.
Three videos. Three signals of trust.
No CVs, no cold-call references. Every SkillSwipe pro records three 15-second clips that prove who they are, what they can do, and that real clients vouch for them.
“Hi, I'm Sipho, a qualified Plumber.”
"Hi, I'm Johan, a qualified plumber from Worcester." Face, voice, trade — checked by our team.
Thandiwe working on a real electrician job
Actually fixing a DB or holding a Red Seal licence. Zen Vision scans every frame for tools, parts, certificates.
“Highly recommend Jabu — great work.”
A real client testimonial on camera. AI matches the voice to past reviews to catch fakes.
Why 3 videos? One clip can lie. Three clips — face, work, client — create a verifiable trust signal that's almost impossible to fake. That's why we call it the SkillSwipe rule.
Four technologies. One trustworthy marketplace.
We stack best-in-class partners so that every connection on SkillSwipe is verified, scanned, paid for, and streamed on real infrastructure.
Smile Identity
ID document + selfie, matched by our team
- SA ID document uploaded, not just typed in
- Selfie matched against that ID by our team
- ID number stored masked — never shown to other users
- Criminal-record check for Gold-tier workers
Zen Vision
AI proof-scan for every video
- Detects tools, parts & certificates
- Flags generic stock footage
- Voice match for vouch clips
- Auto-tags trade category
Paystack Escrow
Funds held until you say yes
- Client pays into escrow upfront
- Worker knows funds are secured
- Released on client confirmation
- 5% platform fee, 95% to worker
Cloudflare Stream
Low-data adaptive video for SA
- Adaptive bitrate for slow networks
- 9:16 vertical mobile-first
- Auto-thumbnails + captions
- Edge-cached across Africa
Meet a few of our verified pros
Real tradespeople, real reviews, real videos. Tap any card to watch their 3 clips.
Meet South Africa's top-rated pros
Ranked by client ratings, jobs completed, response speed and total value delivered. Climb the ranks by doing great work.
Simple, honest pricing.
No subscriptions for homeowners. No lead fees for workers. You only ever pay when money is being protected.
Homeowners
Browse videos, compare pros, get numbers — free
- Watch real videos of real work before you call
- Unlock phone/WhatsApp at no charge during our launch
- Post a job and receive quotes — free
- Only pay the small protection fee when you choose escrow
Payment Protection
Your money is only released when you say the job is done
- Held safely until you confirm completion
- The pro receives exactly what they quoted
- Something wrong? Open a dispute instead of paying
- Fees shown upfront, every time — no surprises
Business Pro
For property managers, agencies & contractors
- Bulk-source vetted crews in one click
- Team dashboard and saved rosters
- Priority support and dispatch
- Monthly reporting for your portfolio
Ready to swipe?
Find a verified pro near you in minutes — or sign up as a tradesperson and start getting hired today. No subscriptions for homeowners. No fees for trades.