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MAKE MONEY FROM HOME AS A WOMAN IN SOUTH AFRICA.
Given the economic situation in South Africa, many women are looking for ways to make money from home. However, there are many legitimate ways for women in South Africa to make money online or to work from home.
Moms who stay at home during the day to look after their children often search for legitimate ways to make money from home and not have to place their children in a preschool to be looked after. The good thing is that there are many legitimate ways for women who stay at home to make money.
Many of my readers are stay-at-home moms who want to make money from home. If that describes you, this post should be a big help!
Maybe you are a mom who has recently become unemployed or a mom who is working fewer hours, and you are looking for a way to make money from home. You could also be a mom looking for ways to supplement or boost the family finances.
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Whatever the reason you are looking for ways to make money from home as a woman in South Africa, it is good to know that there are many flexible and legitimate work-from-home jobs for women in South Africa and worldwide.
Being a woman in South Africa can be a juggling act, especially if you are a mom. Being a stay-at-home mom may mean you have limited time to work from home. Either fitting work in while the kids are at school, asleep or working around your kids when they are at home.
Finding legitimate ways to make money as a woman in South Africa can be difficult. Trying to figure out which websites are legit and which are scams. If you searched online for ways to make money from home or online, you might have found the following jobs:
Teach English online from home.
Transcription jobs.
Proofreading jobs.
Various freelancing jobs
Testing apps and websites.
These are only some of the legitimate ways you can make money online working from home, and many jobs can be done by women living in many countries worldwide.
I’m a SAHM, and I remember thinking, what will I make money working from home? So after a lot of thought, I decided to start blogging as a way to make money. WorkEarnSaveMoney.com is a blog that helps people worldwide find ways to make money.
When I scroll through my Facebook feed, I read many posts of women in South Africa looking for legitimate ways to make money from home that do not include selling Avon, Nuskin, Tupperware or being a reseller for products—nor selling insurance products or life policies.
You will be glad to know that women in South Africa there are many ways to make money from home. However, be very careful as many scammers online are waiting to take advantage of people desperately looking for ways to make money working from home.
WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR WHEN SEARCHING FOR WORK-FROM-HOME JOBS.
Ladies, when you are searching for online work, please be careful of the following:
Never give out your personal information. Scammers may use your personal information.
Common online scams to watch out for are:
Pyramid marketing
Stuffing Envelopes
Wire Transfers
Unsolicited Job Offers
Online Re-Shipping
Read on Flexjobs what the different types of scams involve and how you can get scammed when looking for work online.
STEPS TO MAKE IT EASIER WORKING FROM HOME.
What do you do once you have found a legitimate way to make money working from home? It is a good idea to make sure you make it work, and you make a success of it. Believe me. It is more complicated than it sounds. It took a while to find a work routine that worked well. But, once you find a way, stick to it!
If you are new to working from home, you need to plan your day and try your best to stick to it. Working from home has many little things that can distract you! Stay focused. Here are a few things you can do to help you.
SET REGULAR WORKING HOURS DURING THE DAY/NIGHT.
I find it best to wake up early in the morning and work before I wake the kids up for school. Then, after dropping my kids off at school, I continue working until it’s time to take my kids from school again. I always try to fit in an hour of work after my kids go to bed.
HAVE A DEDICATED WORK AREA.
My dedicated work is my office, and I can concentrate on my work in my quiet space.
SET RULES.
When I work during the weekend, my family knows I do not like being distorted necessary, not that they always listen! As a result, I often have my kids coming in and asking for something.
SET UP SEPARATE EMAIL AND PHONE NUMBERS FOR YOUR HOME JOB.
Emails can pile up in your inbox, and then it takes time to delete the emails you never will read or the ones you mean to read, but you never do. If you need to set up a new email address, you can use Gmail. It is free to open an email account with Gmail.
DISCONNECT.
I enjoy walking my kids to school and back if the weather is nice to disconnect from working online from home. Going for a milkshake or spring rolls with my kids is a nice treat for us to enjoy. I sometimes find it hard to stop thinking about blogging, but I must do other things and relax.
BE GRATEFUL FOR EACH GOAL YOU REACH.
Setting goals for yourself is a good idea when you start working from home. To help you keep track of your goals, tell a close family member or friend and let them know your goals. Then, have a little celebration when you reach each of your goals.
Your family and friends you told may help you stay on track with reaching your goals and help you not give up!
MAKE MONEY FROM HOME AS A WOMAN IN SOUTH AFRICA.
Let’s look closely at how to make money from home as a woman in South Africa. Remember to never pay for a job, be it online or offline. And if it sounds too good to be true, it most likely is. Researching online and finding out what people say about the company you want to work for is always a good idea.
1. TAKE ONLINE SURVEYS.
Taking online surveys was the first way I made money online from home. And yes, I still take online surveys. Taking online surveys will not make you rich, but it can be a way for you to make extra money. I save my earnings and cash out at the end of the year.
2. WORK AS A VIRTUAL ASSISTANT.
Suppose you enjoy working by yourself and do not need supervisors or someone telling you what you need to be done. Working as a virtual assistant from home is an excellent way for women in South Africa to make money from home.
Virtual assistants perform many different tasks, such as setting up appointments, sending and replying to emails, writing blog posts, and taking care of travel arrangements. These are only a few of the tasks a virtual assistant performs.
Many companies hire virtual assistants to work in the comfort of their own homes, and some companies hire people worldwide. Depending on the company you apply to work for, you may need to have previous work experience others provide training.
COMPANIES THAT HIRE VIRTUAL ASSISTANTS.
BELAY.
Belay has openings for part-time and full-time work-from-home positions. Before you apply, check to see what openings they have. Then, visit Belay to find out more.
3. TRANSCRIPTION.
Do you have great accurate typing skills with an eye for detail? If you do, have you thought of working as a transcriber from home? As a transcriber, you will listen to audio or video files and type what you hear into a text file.
If you want to work as a transcriber from home, please note that most companies have strict style guidelines that you will need to follow. Some companies prefer to hire native English speakers.
Transcription pay differs depending on the company you work for and your experience. The more accurate you type, the more you can earn as a transcriber.
TRANSCRIBEME.
TranscribeMe hires transcribers from around the world in ANY country. Prerequisites to join are:
You must be 18 years and older
Have access to a computer or laptop with a stable internet connection
Have a valid PayPal account
Pass the entrance exam.
HOW MUCH DOES TRANSCRIBEME PAY?
TranscribeMe claims to have the industry’s best rates, with earnings starting at $15 to $22 per audio hour. Top transcribes earn $2 200 with average monthly earnings of $250. TrnscribeMe also offers advancement opportunities for Special Teams, which include Medical and Specialty Styles. These pay higher rates.
TranscribeMe was recently listed on Flexjobs’s annual Top 100 remote companies.
REV.COM
Rev.com hire beginners and is open to people worldwide. Pay starts at $0.30 to $1.10 per audio minute. Captioning pays a bit more; if you know a foreign language, you can apply to work as a translator.
4. FREELANCING.
Freelancing can be a great way to make money from home as a woman n in South Africa.
You can work around your daily schedule and even fit in some work time when the kids are home. There are so many different freelancing jobs you can do from home. The more popular freelancing jobs are writing, transcription, virtual assistants, web design, graphic design and photography.
What freelancing service do you want to offer? What are you good at? If you want to learn more about freelancing in South Africa and which are the best sites to join, click here to read my full post on freelancing in South Africa. Working as a freelancer, you can set your hours and rates.
Some of the downsides to freelancing are you will need to build up your client base, which may take time to do and starting out, you may not be earning more than $5 to $15 per hour. However, you can work your way up to make more money.
5. BECOME A PROOFREADER.
If you love spotting mistakes when reading articles, newspapers or magazines, then becoming a proofreader may be your job. Some of the more prominent proofreading companies require you to have a degree in journalism, English or communications.
Some companies do not require you have a degree to work for them.
Domainite does not pay well, but it is great if you start out and are new to proofreading. Domainite has many job opportunities for newbies and is a good entry-level company for people looking to make money on the side or in their spare time.
Gramlee is always looking for exceptional editors to work from home. To apply for Gramlee, submit their Employee Application form and wait to hear back from Gramlee if your application has been approved.
Upwork is a great proofreading job site for freelancers. You can choose your clients and projects. Fiverr is another great freelance site you can sign up, join, and list your services as a proofreader.
Wordvice hires online proofreaders. Wordvice is more for people looking for remote or part-time work. When applying for Wordvice, you will be asked your expected pay rate. Also, submit your resume with a complete editing sample. Wordvice does ask if you are enrolled or have completed a graduate degree program.
6. START A BLOG.
Blogging can be a great way to make money from home as a woman in South Africa. So I started WorkEarnSave money to make money for myself and my family as a stay-at-home in South Africa.
Starting a blog does not require much, but if you want to make money from your blog, you must be consistent and dedicated. Before you think about starting a blog, there is no guarantee that you will make money blogging, but it can be very lucrative if you are successful.
Find a topic you enjoy or a niche that interests you. Remember, you will need to write content for years to come. Blogging requires you to do a lot of research and learn new skills along the way. Once your blog is up and having, you can monetize with ads, affiliate marketing, sponsored posts, printables and selling PRL content.
It is essential to have traffic visiting your site because if your blog receives no or little traffic, it will be harder to make money from blogging. Grow your blog by posting links to your content on social media platforms.
WHAT I LEARNED IN MY FIRST THREE YEARS OF BLOGGING.
7. SEARCH EVALUATION.
Another way to make money from home as a woman in South Africa is working as a search evaluator from home. The pay may not be great, but it is a way for you to make some extra money.
8. WEBSITE TESTING.
Website testing can be fun to make money online while working from home. Testing websites and apps from home is a way to make money on the side. However, it is unlikely you will earn a full-time income testing website. Tests range from 5 minutes to over an hour for more complex website tests.
Except to earn $5 up, pay will depend on the company you are testing for and how long and complex the test is. To learn more about making money testing websites click here to read my entire post.
9. MAKE MONEY SELLING PHOTOS ONLINE.
Do you love taking photographs and have so many on your mobile phone that you constantly need to make space for new photos? Well, why not sign up and join Foap and start making money by selling your photos on the platform? Foap is open to people anywhere in the world.
Read my full post on how to make money selling photos on Foap.
10. RENT OUT YOUR SPARE ROOM.
Are you fortunate enough to have a spare room in your house that you can rent out for extra money? You can list your spare room for rent online in classifieds or the newspaper.
You can also rent out your garage and garden. Please be cautious when renting out your property. Do your homework and make sure you know what the legal requirement is. You do not want to end up with legal bills.
11. SELL CRAFTS AND HOMEMADE PRODUCTS.
If you enjoy making homemade products, why not research online and find out which homemade products are in-demand?
Popular homemade products include candles, homemade soap, jewellery and clothing. Etsy is one of the popular websites to sell arts and crafts online and is open to people from many countries worldwide, including South Africa.
Cute kiddie outfits are also popular, have a look on the various arts and crafts sites to sell which kiddie outfits are in fashion and what buyers are interested in purchasing.
Homemade dog treats are popular as many people seek healthy food to feed their dogs. Think of all the shapes you can cut the dog treats. Dog toys are another item you can research to sell online.
Do you have children? You can ask your kids to help with the handmade product you plan to make and sell online. You can also sell your homemade products at art festivals and market days in your city or town. Think of a catchy name for your arts and crafts business.
12. START A BAKING BUSINESS.
Another great way to make money from home as a woman in South Africa is baking and cooking from home. East London, where I live, has many women selling homemade meals. Meals include frozen meals to order, cupcakes, cakes for special occasions, mini-doughnuts and a wide variety of savoury foods.
The one downside to selling home-cooked meals is many people are doing so, but you can find a market that is not too saturated. Take orders for people who need to eat a special diet for health reasons. You can offer cooking lessons to adults and children if you are a qualified chef. This can be a great way to make money working from home.
Maybe you moved to South Africa from another country you can find out if there is an interest in dishes from your home country and you can also give cooking lessons in speciality dishes from your home country.
13. SEWING FOR OTHER PEOPLE.
Don’t you just hate it when you want to buy an item of clothing but maybe the pants are too long?
You can offer alternations and work from home if you are good at sewing. People are always looking for someone to alter their clothes. Creating one-of-a-kind custom outfits for clients is another way for you to make money by sewing from home.
It is not only the pants that many women struggle to find the right size without having to alter the pair. Bras, how often have you had to fit numerous bras on and settle for the one that fits okay?
There is always someone looking for a person who can alter clothing. Make a pair of pants shorter, sew a dress for matric dance or help create a dress from scratch according to the client’s wishes. So many women need help finding the right bra size, and it is a struggle to find the perfect fit. You can offer your sewing services and sew custom-fitted bras.
There is a lady in East London who offer classes on how to sew your bra, and her classes are always booked well in advance. To take her classes, you do need to have sewing experience. You could offer classes to newbies.
You can also offer sewing lessons one on one or group lessons. You can also provide virtual sewing lessons online to people anywhere in the world from home in South Africa.
WEIRD WAYS FOR WOMEN TO MAKE MONEY ONLINE IN SOUTH AFRICA.
I have included weird and unusual ways to make money as a woman in South Africa. Many women are looking for other ways to make money working from home, not taking online surveys, focus groups, proofreading, selling photos online or freelancing.
If you are one of those women looking for weird, unusual, kinky and strange ways to make money, then you have lots to choose from.
WARNING: WEIRD WAYS TO MAKE MONEY ARE FOR WOMEN 18 YEARS AND OLDER!
WEIRD WAYS FOR WOMEN TO MAKE MONEY FROM HOME.
14. SELL USED UNDERWEAR ONLINE.
Selling your used underwear online for money may sound gross. However, selling used underwear is a popular way for women to make money online and can also be an easy way to make money. You do not need any experience or qualifications.
Top sellers make over $500 a month selling their used panties online, and most sellers sell more by selling other personal items like their used sex toys, used socks, smelly shoes and gym outfits.
Sofia Gray is one of the OG sites for selling your used underwear online and receives over 1 million visitors monthly.
South African men and women can open their own shop selling used underwear on Sofia Gray. On average, active sellers on the platform sell eight used panties a month. It is not free to join. There is a membership fee which helps maintain the site. Sofia Gray does not charge any commissions on sales made.
15. SELL FEET PICS ONLINE.
Like selling your used underwear online, selling feet pics is a popular way for women to make money online and also does not require you to have experience.
FunWithFeet.com is open to South African men and women to join and sell feet pics and videos online.
You do not have to reveal your face if you sell feet pics and videos online. Many ask if you must show your face to clients when selling feet pics and videos online. Buyers may pay you more if you show your face but remember it is up to you.
CONCLUSION: MAKE MONEY FROM HOME AS A WOMAN IN SOUTH AFRICA.
As you have read, there are many legitimate ways to earn from home as a woman in South Africa. Some of the ways to make money may not be for all women. Some methods may not pay much it is up to you which jobs you will investigate and try.
If you are bubbly, outgoing and love meeting new people, then being paid to be a friend might be something that interests you. On the other hand, if you don’t have a lot of time on your hands, look for a way to make money that only requires a few hours a week of your time.
What are you good at? What do you enjoy doing? You can offer your services and courses online to people in a field you are an expert in. For example, if you enjoy taking photographs, you can join Foap and sell your photos on Foap, and if your photos sell, you make money.
Perhaps you enjoy drawing, painting and making crafts. If so, you can sell your arts and crafts online or at art markets in your city or town over the weekends and other days when the art markets are open. Also, baking and cooking from home is a way many women worldwide make extra money working from home.
What are popular treats in your city or town? First, investigate and find out if there is a food product people are interested in that no other baker or home cook is selling. Then, you can cook and bake the product and fill the gap in the market.
