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How to post a job

Posting a job takes under 3 minutes. Workers in your area will start bidding and you can hire with confidence.

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Create account›
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Describe job›
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Set budget›
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Post it›
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Accept a bid
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Create your free account

Go to piece-job.co.za and click Get started. Choose "I need work done" as your account type. You only need your name, email and a password — no credit card needed.

💡 Adding your phone number and verifying your identity gives workers more confidence to bid on your job.
piece-job.co.za
PieceJob
Create your account
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I need work done
🔧
I am a worker
Full name
Thabo Nkosi
Email address
thabo@gmail.com
Password
e.g. password
Create account →
Step 1 — Sign up as a job poster
piece-job.co.za
Job title
Paint lounge + 2 bedrooms
Description
Lounge (6m×5m) and 2 bedrooms. Walls and ceiling. White on ceilings, Plascon Bone White on walls. I will supply all paint.
Skills required
Painting ✓Interior painting ✓+ Tiling+ Plumbing
Step 2 — Describe your job
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Describe the work

Give your job a clear title and description. Be specific — include room sizes, materials, and anything unusual. Select the skills required so the right workers find your job.

✓ Clear job title (what, not just "help needed")
✓ Detailed description with measurements or scope
✓ Select relevant skill tags
✓ Add photos of the work area if possible
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Set your budget & location

Choose whether you want to pay per hour, per day, or a fixed price. Add your suburb and province so local workers can find you.

💡 Tip: Set your budget as what you're willing to pay per day or total. Workers will bid at or below your amount.
piece-job.co.za
Budget type
Fixed
Per day
Per hour
Budget amount (R)
R 800 / day
Province
Gauteng
Suburb
Midrand
Urgency
ASAP
This week
Flexible
Step 3 — Budget and location
piece-job.co.za
Paint lounge + 2 bedrooms · 🟢 Open · 3 bids
S
Sipho M.
⭐ Top Rated
R750/day
"I have 8 years interior painting experience..."
✓ Accept bid
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D
David K.
✅ Verified Pro
R800/day
"Available immediately, based in Midrand..."
✓ Accept bid
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Step 4 — Review and accept a bid
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Review bids & accept

Your job goes live instantly. Workers will start bidding. On your dashboard you can view each worker's profile, chat with them, and compare bids before accepting.

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View worker profiles
See ratings, reviews, and past work before deciding.
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Chat first
Use PieceJob messaging to discuss details before committing.
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Accept when ready
Click Accept — the job moves to the agreed stage.
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Both confirm to start
You and the worker both confirm before work begins.

💡 Tips for getting great bids

Be specific
Include sizes, materials, and scope. Specific jobs get better bids.
Add photos
A photo of the work area helps workers quote accurately.
Set a fair budget
Research going rates. Too low and quality workers will skip your job.
Respond quickly
Fast replies lead to more and better bids.
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