UGC creator jobs, South Africa
UGC creator jobs in South Africa
South African creators speak to a country of many languages and also to brands abroad that want a fresh voice. Create a free profile, set your rates in US dollars and be paid out after approval.
- Free for creators, no listing fee
- You set your own rates
- Brand payment is held in escrow before you film
A multilingual audience and a value minded shopper
South African shoppers compare prices carefully and respond to creators who explain why a product is worth the money. Brands in beauty, hair, groceries, data and fintech services use short videos to make that case.
With many national languages in daily use, a creator who records in English alongside isiZulu, Afrikaans or Sesotho can reach audiences that a single English ad would miss. List every language you record in.
Briefs that fit local life
Local briefs often start from everyday pressure points and everyday pleasures.
- Hair care and braiding products shown on natural hair
- Braai, snack and grocery videos for food brands
- Home backup power, solar lights and power bank demos for load shedding evenings
- Budget fashion hauls and student deals
- Mobile apps for delivery, banking and rides, with a screen recording and voice over
Working for brands abroad from South Africa
International brands like the time zone overlap with Europe and the clear English. You can mark your country so brands looking for an African voice find you.
Your prices are set in US dollars for a video up to 30 seconds, up to 60 seconds, a set of five photos and raw footage, which also protects you from currency swings in the quote. The brand pays into escrow before you film, and after approval the money goes to you through PayPal or Wise, or by bank transfer. Declaring your income is your own responsibility under the rules that apply to you.
Making a start with what you have
A phone, good daylight and a steady voice are enough. Record near a window, keep the sound clean, and show a product honestly. That is the sample a brand looks at first.
The basics, the same for every creator
Free to join
Your profile, your samples and your place in the catalog cost nothing. The marketplace fee is paid by the brand on top of your rate.
Your rates, in US dollars
You price a short video, a longer video, a photo set and raw footage yourself, and you can change the prices at any time. Brands see your rate before they invite you.
Paid after approval
The brand pays into escrow before you film. When the brand approves the video, the money is released to you through PayPal or Wise, or by bank transfer, to the details you save in your account.
How it works, step by step
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Create your profile
Sign up, confirm your email with a four digit code, then add your country, recording languages, niches and rates.
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Add samples
Paste links to videos you made or upload a video or photo. Profiles with at least one sample are checked and listed in the catalog.
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Get invitations and briefs
Brands invite you directly or publish open briefs you can pitch for. Every brief states the product, the format and the delivery date.
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Film while the money is held
The brand authorizes payment, which sits in escrow. You film and upload the video in the format the brief asks for.
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Get paid after approval
Once the brand approves the video, the payment is released to you. You keep ownership of the video; the brand gets a licence to use it.
What you need to start
- A phone, plus a power bank for filming sessions
- One to three samples as links or files up to 12 MB
- An email inbox for the four digit code
- PayPal, Wise or bank details for payouts
Frequently asked questions
Can I list more than one language?
Yes. Add every language you can record in, so brands that need a specific audience can find you.
Do I need a lot of data or a fast connection?
You need enough to upload your samples and finished videos. Files go up to 12 MB for samples, so plan uploads for when your connection is stable.
Are rates shown in rand?
Rates are in US dollars. Payouts come through PayPal, Wise or bank transfer.
When do I get paid?
After the brand approves your video. The money sits in escrow while you film.
Do I keep ownership?
Yes. The brand receives a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive licence to use the approved video.
What is the minimum age?
You must be at least 18, and the samples must be your own work.
Start your creator profile in a few minutes
Choose your language, tell us where you are and what you record, and add your first sample. You must be 18 or older.
Create your creator profile