BEST WEBSITES FOR FREELANCE JOBS IN SOUTH AFRICA

As a new Freelancer in Africa with a zeal and burning desire to start working and putting your name out there, I like to think that there is a level of anxiety that comes with thinking about how to build your freelance career.

Often times, it is easy to become preoccupied with what could go wrong than the many things that could be right. It is easy to become consumed by the desire to be, do, take and become that you unconsciously become blind to the opportunities around you which if explored, can help build your freelance career faster.

So, are you a Freelancer living in South Africa oblivious of many platforms where you can get steady jobs and freelance opportunities to help you invest in your career? Well, this is for you!

Below are five of the best websites for freelance jobs in South Africa.

South African Freelancers’ Association (SAFREA) – SAFREA is both a community for freelancers and a website for freelance jobs. SAFREA is a platform where African Freelancers in Communications and Media can maximize to get jobs and sell value. If you are a Freelance Writer, Editor, Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Researcher, Translators, etc. looking for jobs in South Africa, get on this fast.

SA Creatives – This is a platform where value is consumed and also exchanged. It is similar to SAFREA as people have the opportunity to read interesting news and articles on lifestyle and development. At the same time, there is also a job portal on the platform where freelancers, both part-time and full-time can get jobs and sell themselves. If you are a freelance photographer, illustrator, writer, graphic designer, etc. you should maximize this.

Freelance Capetown – This is a website where African Freelancers, especially Creatives, living in and outside South Africa can find jobs and get clients whom they can sell their services to. As a Freelancer, you can benefit from the opportunity provided by this platform by clicking Register.

NoSweat – NoSweat is a platform where Freelancers’ in IT, Media, Marketing and Advertising especially can sell value and have their expertise employed at a price. As a Freelancer in Africa, you can get jobs in South Africa via this platform by registering and clicking Get Work.

Mintor – Mintor is another fastest-growing platform in South Africa that African Freelancers can explore to get opportunities. Although, Mintor is a little different from the other platforms because it goes beyond helping freelancers get a job but also a platform created out of the need to facilitate youth employment and empowerment.

Nonetheless, this is a platform in South Africa that African Freelancers can explore to get both permanent and temporary jobs that don’t stifle their opportunity to do more alongside.

To activate this platform, you have to first register and find job while your intending employers can find you by tapping the find talent button.

In all, remember that the opportunities you can enjoy as an African Freelancer is not limited by your location and you can have your dream job in your dream place by exploring and utilizing freelance websites in such country, town or locale.

I hope you begin to realize that and start maximizing these platforms.

Are you an African Freelancer living in or working in South Africa? Do share with us some of the best websites for freelance jobs in the country that have helped in building your freelance career.