How to hire a domestic worker
Hiring someone to help in your home is a big decision built on trust. This guide covers how to find a reliable domestic worker, what to check before you book, and how to pay fairly and safely.
Where to find a domestic worker
You can ask for referrals, but a marketplace like Sizoro lets you browse verified workers by service and area, see their rates, experience and reviews, and book directly. Every worker's identity is verified before they can be booked.
What to check before you book
Look at the worker's ratings, completed jobs and the services they offer. Read their profile and recent reviews. On Sizoro, identity verification is done for you, so you can focus on fit — the services you need, the days they're available and their hourly rate.
Paying fairly and safely
Agree the rate upfront — on Sizoro the worker sets it, at or above the national minimum wage, and you see it before booking. Your card is authorised at booking and charged only when the job is confirmed done. The worker is paid directly to their bank, and any tip is theirs in full.
Respecting worker rights
Domestic workers in South Africa are entitled to at least the national minimum wage and fair working conditions. Sizoro is built worker-first: workers set their own rates, choose their jobs and keep more of what they earn, so hiring fairly is the default.
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Find a trusted domestic worker
Browse verified workers by service and area.