SkillSwipe · Video profiles. ID-verified by our team. Payment protected. FREE to connect during our Worcester launch.
🇿🇦 Built for South Africa · Launching in Worcester

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.

ID Verified by our team No Criminal Record Escrow Protected
🛠️The Proof AI ✓
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Thandiwe working on a real electrician job

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Zen Vision: Live DB upgrade, Red Seal licence visible
🎤The Pitch AI ✓
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“Hi, I'm Sipho, a qualified Plumber.”

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🤝The Vouch AI ✓
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“Highly recommend Jabu — great work.”

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Zen Vision: Genuine client vouch, voice matches profile
Two paths, one trust layer

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

  • 1

    Search by trade & area

    Filter by plumbing, electrical, building — and radius across Worcester and the Boland.

  • 2

    Swipe the video feed

    TikTok-style vertical videos. Pitch, proof, vouch — judge before you call.

  • 3

    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.

  • 1

    Record 3 short videos

    Pitch (who you are), Proof (real work + certificate), Vouch (client testimonial).

  • 2

    Get ID verified

    Upload your ID photo and a selfie. Our team matches them, usually within 24 hours.

  • 3

    Go live

    Your profile appears in the feed. Add your bank details and start earning.

  • 4

    Get hired

    Homeowners unlock your number free during launch. Escrow guarantees your payout.

The 3-Video Rule

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.

🎤The Pitch AI ✓
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“Hi, I'm Sipho, a qualified Plumber.”

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Zen Vision: Face matches ID · Voice clean
🎤 The Pitch

"Hi, I'm Johan, a qualified plumber from Worcester." Face, voice, trade — checked by our team.

🛠️The Proof AI ✓
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Thandiwe working on a real electrician job

TNThandiwe0:00 / 0:15
Zen Vision: DB upgrade visible · Red Seal detected
🛠️ The Proof

Actually fixing a DB or holding a Red Seal licence. Zen Vision scans every frame for tools, parts, certificates.

🤝The Vouch AI ✓
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“Highly recommend Jabu — great work.”

JMJabu0:00 / 0:15
Zen Vision: Voice matches reviewer · Genuine
🤝 The Vouch

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.

Trust pillars

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
Live on SkillSwipe

Meet a few of our verified pros

Real tradespeople, real reviews, real videos. Tap any card to watch their 3 clips.

Hall of Fame

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.

Pricing

Simple, honest pricing.

No subscriptions for homeowners. No lead fees for workers. You only ever pay when money is being protected.

Homeowners

FREEto browse & connect

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

5%/ protected job

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

R 1 500/ month

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 when you are

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.

ID Verified by our team No Criminal Record Escrow Protected Mobile-first