Lead generation · South Africa
Snupit
South African quote-request marketplace where pros buy credits for the leads they choose
Market position
Snupit (Snupit Pty Ltd) is a South African marketplace where customers post a service request and receive up to 5 quotes from local professionals. Snupit says over 2 million people a month use the site and over 350,000 businesses are listed on it. A pro profile and lead notifications are free; pros spend credits to unlock a customer's name, email and phone number for the leads they want.
South Africa-specific note
Snupit asks pros to verify their profile by uploading an ID document and proof of address. Under its terms, a refund for a bad lead must be requested within 14 days of buying it and is credited to the pro's Snupit balance.
Pros
- + Free pro profile and free lead notifications
- + Pay only for the leads you choose, with credits
- + Disputed leads (wrong location or contact details) can be refunded
- + Android and iOS apps
Cons
- − Credit prices are not published on the public site
- − Each request can go to up to 5 pros, so you compete on every lead
- − Refunds go back to your Snupit balance, not to your bank account
- − Disputes must be raised within 14 days of buying the lead
Typical South Africa pricing
Pay-per-lead with Snupit credits (priced in ZAR, VAT inclusive); profile and lead notifications free; no public credit prices
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 Snupit a good fit for South Africa trades?
Snupit (Snupit Pty Ltd) is a South African marketplace where customers post a service request and receive up to 5 quotes from local professionals. Snupit says over 2 million people a month use the site and over 350,000 businesses are listed on it. A pro profile and lead notifications are free; pros spend credits to unlock a customer's name, email and phone number for the leads they want. Snupit asks pros to verify their profile by uploading an ID document and proof of address. Under its terms, a refund for a bad lead must be requested within 14 days of buying it and is credited to the pro's Snupit balance.
What does Snupit cost in South Africa?
Pay-per-lead with Snupit credits (priced in ZAR, VAT inclusive); profile and lead notifications free; no public credit prices. Pricing and availability can change by region; confirm current South Africa pricing on the vendor's site before committing.