Who's behind Handi-za
Handi-za is built by Jean de Dieu Nihorimbere, a Cape Town–based Computer Science postgraduate, after one frustrating realisation: finding a reliable pro in South Africa usually meant scrolling group chats and forwarded phone numbers. There had to be a better way.
We're focused on three things — making it easy to find someone trustworthy near you, keeping reviews tied to real completed jobs, and being human about support. If you ever have a problem with the platform, a pro, or a job, email info@handi-za.co.za and you'll hear back from a person, not a queue.
Trust before transactions
Verified phone numbers. Reviews are tied to completed jobs — not just account drive-bys.
Local first
We rank pros by how close they are, not how much they paid for placement.
Fair to both sides
Seekers can decline gracefully. Providers can browse jobs. Reviews work both ways.
How a job moves through Handi
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1
Post
A seeker posts a job — title, scope, location, budget.
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2
Match
Pros that fit ≥ 80% get a notification. Seekers also see a ranked shortlist.
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3
Choose
Conversations open per pro. The seeker picks one — the others auto-close politely.
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4
Review
Once the work is done, both sides leave a review. Reputation is tied to completed jobs only.
How we make money
Handi is free during early access. We may introduce optional pro subscriptions or featured listings later — any change will be announced clearly first.
Until then, Handi-za is completely free for everyone.
Questions, feedback, ideas?
We read everything.