Lead generation · South Africa
Kandua
Santam-owned South African home services marketplace that sends vetted pros job requests to quote on
Market position
Kandua is a South African home services marketplace run by Plus Eco System Ventures (Pty) Ltd of Green Point, Cape Town, founded in 2014 and bought by insurer Santam in a deal reported in May 2024. Homeowners post jobs for plumbers, electricians, handymen, painters, tilers and other trades, and pros choose which requests to quote on and send quotes and invoices through the platform. Kandua says more than 40,000 pros have used it and that it has created over R50 million in work opportunities.
South Africa-specific note
Kandua is a South African company that lists service areas around Cape Town, Johannesburg and Pretoria. It says every pro is background-checked and has qualifications verified, and its terms say it may charge pros commission or fees as agreed, without publishing amounts. Card payments run through Kandua as merchant of record via Peach Payments and FNB Merchant Services.
Pros
- + Owned by insurer Santam since a purchase reported in May 2024
- + Pros choose which job requests to quote on, and when and where they work
- + Kandua says every pro is background-checked and has qualifications verified
- + Quotes, invoices and card payments handled on the platform
Cons
- − Fees for pros are not published; the terms allow commission or fees as agreed
- − Vetting has to be completed after sign-up before taking work
- − Listed service areas centre on Cape Town, Johannesburg and Pretoria
- − Disputes under the terms go to arbitration rather than court
Typical South Africa pricing
No public prices for pros; Kandua's terms say it may charge pros commission or fees as agreed with them from time to time.
Why this matters for South Africa trades
Under the Electrical Installation Regulations, 2009, electrical contractors must register with the Department of Employment and Labour, and only registered persons may issue the electrical Certificate of Compliance. Regulation 17 of the Pressure Equipment Regulations bars anyone who is not a registered authorised person (registered through SAQCC Gas) from installing or removing gas appliances and systems. Under PIRB’s rules, only PIRB Licensed Plumbers can issue its plumbing CoC, which is needed for most plumbing work above R1,500 and for electric, solar and heat pump water heating at any cost. Contractors must be cidb-registered to carry out public sector contracts awarded by tender or quotation, and each grade sets a maximum contract value; the NHBRC says anyone in the business of building homes must be registered with it; and under the Construction Regulations, 2014, clients and principal contractors must confirm COIDA good standing before work starts.
South African trades vendor selection is shaped by certificates issued on each job (electrical Certificates of Compliance from registered persons under the Department of Employment and Labour, SAQCC Gas certificates of conformity, PIRB plumbing CoCs), cidb registration and grading (1-9) for public sector contracts, NHBRC registration for home builders, SARS payroll and VAT obligations (15% VAT, the monthly EMP201 and EMP501 reconciliations, with mandatory e-invoicing proposed from 2030 in a SARS consultation paper of August 2026), and the COIDA Letter of Good Standing checked before site work.
Frequently asked
Is Kandua a good fit for South Africa trades?
Kandua is a South African home services marketplace run by Plus Eco System Ventures (Pty) Ltd of Green Point, Cape Town, founded in 2014 and bought by insurer Santam in a deal reported in May 2024. Homeowners post jobs for plumbers, electricians, handymen, painters, tilers and other trades, and pros choose which requests to quote on and send quotes and invoices through the platform. Kandua says more than 40,000 pros have used it and that it has created over R50 million in work opportunities. Kandua is a South African company that lists service areas around Cape Town, Johannesburg and Pretoria. It says every pro is background-checked and has qualifications verified, and its terms say it may charge pros commission or fees as agreed, without publishing amounts. Card payments run through Kandua as merchant of record via Peach Payments and FNB Merchant Services.
What does Kandua cost in South Africa?
No public prices for pros; Kandua's terms say it may charge pros commission or fees as agreed with them from time to time. Pricing and availability can change by region; confirm current South Africa pricing on the vendor's site before committing.