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WAY TO MAKE EXTRA MONEY IN SOUTH AFRICA.
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Are you always looking for new ways to make extra money?
From ways you can make money working online from home? A side hustle to make money on the side and boost your bank account balance.
I dont know about you, but I am always looking for ways to make extra money. There are ways for people living in South Africa to make extra money, be it by taking online surveys or participating in focus groups. The thing is, you must be active and do something to make extra money.
There are ways for South Africans to make extra money, be it in their spare time, while watching TV, taking online surveys over the phone, or playing games.
This post is all about ways to make extra money in South Africa. Ways to make extra money, not ways to become rich overnight or an instant millionaire.
Let’s have a look at all the ways to make extra money in South Africa.
TAKING ONLINE SURVEYS.
Taking online surveys was one of the first ways I started making money online more than ten years ago. I know it was a long time ago. When it comes to taking online surveys, please note that they are only a way to make extra money. It is highly unlikely that you will get rich by taking them.
FOCUS GROUPS.
RESPONDENT.
Respondent.io is a site that pays people from many different countries around the world to part in focus groups and interviews.
Focus groups are typically longer and more detailed and can be conducted telephonically or via video chat. Respondent.io can pay very well, depending on the study you are taking part in. Some studies pay over $100.
Taking part in focus groups on the site can be an easy way to make extra money if you are accepted to participate in a study. This is not a full-time job but rather a way to make some extra money.
FREECASH.
Freecash is another site similar to ySense. The platform has lots of easy ways to make some extra money online, like:
- Downloading apps
- Free trials
- Playing mobile games
- Quizzes and surveys
- Sign up offers
One of the good things about Freecash is that the withdrawal threshold is very low, so you can get your cash quickly. PayPal withdrawals start at $5, and crypto withdrawals start at $0.50.
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER.
How often do you spend time on social media? Do you spend hours scrolling on your social media feeds?
Businesses, individuals, and influencers need social media accounts. Do you know your way around social media?
What does a social media manager do?
A social media manager provides social media management services to businesses, individuals, or even large, well-known international companies.
You could be hired to work as a freelancer to help people and businesses with their social media accounts. You could work for one company or multiple companies or clients. Social media management services you could offer include the following services:
- Creating and managing content calendars
- Creative digital marketing
- Content creation (photography, design)
- Community management (engaging with followers, answering DMs and comments)
- Content writing
- Monitoring engagement
- Scheduling and publishing posts
- Template design – posters, etc.
The great thing about working as a social media manager is that you could start out working on the side, work your way up, and turn it into a full-time business.
Have a look at Upwork, Indeed.co.za and Pnet; some of the jobs require you to have experience working as a social media manager if you want to apply. There are FaceBook groups where people advertise their services and people looking for work.
VIRTUAL ASSISTANT.
I have come across many Facebook posts of people looking for a virtual assistant to help with small tasks they need to be done.
Virtual assistants help online businesses, companies or individuals with small tasks like:
Writing blog posts
Email marketing
Transcription
Scheduling appointments and following up
Social management
Pinterest virtual assistant
One of the good things about working as a virtual assistant is that it allows people to make money from anywhere in the world.
Have a look on Indeed, Pnet, Upwork or join Fiverr to offer your services as a virtual assistant.
FREELANCING.
Freelancing on the side of your day job is a good way to make extra cash if you have skills in writing, editing, coding, web design, translation, proofreading, and so on.
There are really endless services you can offer. Think about whether any of the skills you use in your day job could be offered as a freelance service.
You can look for jobs or advertise your services on sites such as Upwork, People Per Hour and Fiverr.
FREELANCE WRITING.
Are you good at weaving words together?
Do you know that there is a huge demand for freelance writers? Plus, there is a large range of topics for people to write about, such as technical writing, food recipe writing, blog posts, lists and articles, or SEO writing for bloggers.
If you are looking for a flexible way to make extra money in South Africa, then freelance writing is a great option. You can write as little or as much as you are able to. You can join one of the many online websites such as Upwork, Fiverr and Bark.
There are also content mills you can sign up to make money writing online. However, the pay can be on the lower end, but it could be a way for you to gain experience and work your way up to betting paying writing jobs online.
TEST APPS AND WEBSITES.
Testing apps and websites is another way for people living in South Africa to make some extra money online.
Testing apps and websites is unlikely to become a full-time job, but it can be a way for people in South Africa to earn some cash on the side.
You get paid to explore apps and websites and give your honest feedback. Being able to speak out loud and clearly is a must for testing websites online at home. Some sites pay well, while others may only earn a few dollars. Tests may be few and far between, and when you are sent an email invitation, jump—they fill up very quickly!
User Testing is one of the sites you can apply to join.
TEST PRODUCTS AND SERVICES.
Testing Time is a site that pays you to test things! You can test out websites and apps, test physical products sent to you in the post, take part in surveys and focus groups (in person, online or on the phone).
You might not get very frequent opportunities on this site, but they are well paid when they come up. So it pays to be patient.
You need to complete all the screener questions, then wait for an email invite by when a suitable test is available.
The fees vary, but you can expect to earn around £4 for a short survey and £25 or more for a 45 minute focus group or study.
Payment is by bank transfer or PayPal, and it will be sent automatically 10 days after taking a test.
BECOME A MYSTERY SHOPPER.
Mystery shopping is a popular way to make extra money. You simply have to visit a shop, ask a few questions and complete a questionnaire afterwards.
I love mystery shopping because you often get good freebies! You should be reimbursed for anything you’re asked to buy, and you will usually get to keep it 🙂
Good UK mystery shopping companies to try include Market Force and HGEM (which specialises in mystery dining).
SELL VIDEOS FROM YOUR PHONE.
Take videos on your phone and upload to Newsflare. If they get picked up by a news source, you’ll get paid.
Good ideas for popular videos include anything cute (babies, kittens, dogs) and news coverage (such as protests or anything happening live in your area). Newsflare also post requests for videos on certain topics – check under the ‘Video Briefs’ section.
DESIGN AND SELL PRINTABLES.
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Learn how to design beautiful printable/downloadable products to sell on Etsy. This is a low cost business model with huge potential for passive income!
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‘Printables’ are basically digital files that somebody can download and print at home. Designing printable products is a low-cost, low-risk way to start making money online.
Some examples of popular printable products are:
calendars
journals
meal planners
party/wedding invitations
worksheets
colouring pages
art prints
greetings cards
gift tags
party decorations… the list is endless.
You can sell your products on Etsy or set up your own shop on Shopify or a similar platform. I would recommend Etsy for beginners though, because they already have great traffic so you don’t have to work so hard at promotion.
All you have to do is design the products on your computer and upload the digital file to Etsy (or your platform of choice).
The beauty of selling printables is that you can sell each file over and over again, with no extra effort or expense!
CHAT LINE OPERATOR.
Working as an adult chat line operator is definitely not for everyone!
That being said, there are South Africans who make good money working online from home as adult text chat operators. If you dont mind having conversations that can be very explicit, then this may be a way for you to make extra money online.
You could earn over R10 000 a month.
Online adult chat actresses earn more money than text chat operators. If you are not camera shy and are willing to do video chats, then this can be very lucrative. Before you decide to do video chats, make sure you are 100% comfortable doing so.
To find more about working online from home as an adult text chat operator in South Africa see my full posts on the topic.
PAID SURVEY SITES SOUTH AFRICA.
Surveys are one of the most popular ways to make money online, and for good reason! You can do them any place, any time. I like doing surveys while watching TV.
The one thing I always let people know about taking online surveys is that it is ONLY a way to make some extra money. It is very unlikely going to make you rich.
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CONCLUSION: WAYS TO MAKE EXTRA MONEY IN SOUTH AFRICA.
Have you tried any of the ways to make extra money in South Africa?
If you did, which jobs worked out best?
Do you have any other ways for people living in South Africa to make extra money online or by working from home? What would you recommend are the best ways to make extra money in South Africa? So many South Africans are looking for legitimate ways to make money.
I hope this post gives you ideas on how to make extra money in South Africa.
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