I’m looking for work
Create your worker profile, add your skills and rates, set yourself available and let nearby customers discover you.
Join Joppa on WhatsApp →LOCAL PEOPLE. REAL OPPORTUNITIES.
Find work.
Find people.
Get connected.
Joppa Africa helps local people find opportunities and helps customers find suitable people nearby. Simple. Local. WhatsApp-first.
✓ No new app to learn✓ Local discovery✓ Direct WhatsApp contact
Starting in Heidelberg, Gauteng
ONE COMMUNITY. TWO SIMPLE PATHS.
What do you need today?
I need someone to help
Choose the skill you need, search around your location, compare nearby available workers and contact the person you choose.
Start finding people →SEE JOPPA IN ACTION
See how Joppa Africa works and how easy it is to get started.
What is Joppa Africa?
A quick introduction to how Joppa connects local people with local skills.
How to get started
See how to create your worker profile, add your skills and rates, and make your profile stand out.
HOW JOPPA WORKS
From “Hi” to connected.
Joppa starts where people already are: WhatsApp. Registration is simple, the web experience is mobile-first, and when you find the right person the conversation continues directly on WhatsApp.
01
Start on WhatsApp
Send “Hi” to Joppa Africa.
02
Set up your Joppa
Add your profile, skills and availability.
03
Find nearby people
Search by skill and where you need help.
04
Choose & connect
Compare workers and contact your choice on WhatsApp.
FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT TO WORK
Your skills deserve to be seen.
Joppa gives workers a professional presence that is easy to maintain from a phone. Show what you do, what you charge and the work you’re proud of.
Skills & ratesProfile pictureIntro videoWork photosTransport & toolsAvailability
Create your worker profile →
FOR PEOPLE WHO NEED HELP
Find the right person nearby.
Tell Joppa what skill you need and where the work is. Joppa shows matching available workers nearest to that location so you can compare and choose.
- Search around your current or chosen location
- See useful worker information before deciding
- View skills, rates, profile media and ratings
- Contact your chosen worker directly on WhatsApp
BUILT FOR LOCAL COMMUNITIES
Real people.
Real work.
Real opportunity.
Joppa is about making local skills easier to discover and making local help easier to find — one connection at a time.
10 launch skill categories1 simple WhatsApp starting point0 new apps to install
GROW THE COMMUNITY
Know someone who should be on Joppa?
Joppa members can invite friends, family and people in their community. More workers and more customers mean more useful local connections for everyone.
Invite→WhatsApp→Join Joppa
LOCAL SKILLS
From everyday help to skilled trades.
Domestic WorkerGardenerGeneral WorkerTilerPlumberPainterCarpenterBricklayerMechanicElectrician
ABOUT JOPPA AFRICA
Built with a passion for people and practical solutions.
Joppa Africa was founded by people with a passion for developing solutions that solve real everyday problems and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.
We believe technology should make things simpler, not more complicated. Joppa grew from a simple idea: there are skilled people in our communities looking for opportunities, while nearby there are people looking for exactly those skills. Making it easier for them to discover and connect with each other can strengthen both individuals and communities.
Joppa Africa is starting locally in Heidelberg, Gauteng — learning from real people and real experiences, and growing one community at a time.
CONTACT US
Questions about Joppa?
For general enquiries, send us an email. To start using Joppa, simply message us on WhatsApp.
READY WHEN YOU ARE
Start with one simple message.
Send “Hi” to Joppa Africa on WhatsApp and we’ll help you get started.
Start on WhatsApp+27 76 831 5895