About Kandua

Creating opportunity through connection.

Kandua is a mission-driven tech start up. Our vision is to make home job fulfilment simple, intuitive and equitable for service providers and the customers they serve.

85 000+ Reviews
R50m+ in work opportunities
100% Vetted Pros

Why we exist

At the heart of what we do is formalising small artisan businesses, driving growth and job creation, and enabling financial inclusion to uplift individuals, families, and communities nationwide.

What our customers are saying

Onkgopotse
Morningside
"Kandua gives me peace of mind.  I can trust them to come into my home, do a good job, and charge a fair price."
Karuna
Randburg
"With Kandua I know I am making an informed choice because I can compare quotes from experienced professionals . It’s like having an expert friend by your side."
Pauolo
Killarney
"I’ve done several renovations and I wish I found Kandua earlier. It really takes the hassle out of finding the right people for the job."

A snapshot of our story

2014
Kandua is founded
Kandua launches to help small businesses grow by connecting professional services firms with consumers.
2015
Kandua.com goes live
The platform begins connecting homeowners with vetted service providers across various trades.
2023
Santam acquires Kandua
South Africa’s largest short-term insurer, Santam, acquires Kandua, integrating it with its home service offering, Home+, to form a wholly owned subsidiary.
2025
Making connections faster, simpler, and stronger
Kandua focused on redesigning its marketplace to help Homeowners and Pros connect with less effort and more trust - making every job easier to post, match, and complete.
2026 and beyond
The avatar of Jess: Kandua's AI powered home companion
Introducing Jess: The World's First AI Powered Home Companion
In 2026 we’ll launch Jess: the world’s first AI-powered Home Companion. She’ll help homeowners protect, maintain, and improve their homes through one simple conversation: diagnosing issues, giving clear guidance, and connecting you to trusted pros when you need hands-on help. A smarter front door to homeownership: built in South Africa, for real homes and real life.

Over 40k+ Pros have relied on Kandua
to grow their businesses

Join Kandua to get steady, better quality jobs – while being part of a network that’s opening doors for skilled pros across South Africa.

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What our team says

Rosey
Customer service manager
"The culture here is warm, welcoming and friendly. I am free to take initiative and be innovative in my work. And we laugh – a lot!"
Royzanne
Human capital lead
"The people here are all brilliant at what they do, constantly learning and extremely supportive. Everyone here is as invested in your personal development as you are."
Fenja
Software engineer
"I love working at Kandua because I know I’m contributing to something meaningful and because I get to work with some of the smartest developers out there."

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