Taskeeu vs Kandua in South Africa
Kandua is a South African home services marketplace that connects homeowners with service providers such as plumbers, electricians and handymen. It was acquired by the insurer Santam in 2024.
Taskeeu is a general task marketplace: alongside small repairs you can post cleaning, removals, errands and remote work, and your payment is held until you give the completion code.
| Feature | Taskeeu | Kandua |
|---|---|---|
| Main focus | Everyday tasks of all kinds. | Home maintenance and trades. |
| How you hire | Post a task and choose from bids. | Request a service and get matched with providers. |
| Pricing | Taskers bid for your job. | Quotes or set prices depending on the service; check their site. |
| Payment | Held through Flutterwave until completion. | Per their platform terms. |
| Provider checks | Taskers verify ID and documents. | Providers are vetted by Kandua. |
| Regulated trades | Not for work needing a CoC or gas registration. | Lists trades such as electricians and plumbers. |
| Other tasks | Cleaning, removals, errands and remote work. | Mainly home services. |
| Reviews | Compulsory ratings. | Customer ratings of providers. |
Checked October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Can I hire an electrician on Taskeeu?
Not for work needing a Certificate of Compliance. Use a registered electrician for that.
Is Kandua owned by Santam?
Santam announced its acquisition of Kandua in May 2024.
Does Taskeeu charge requesters?
No. Taskeeu keeps 20% from the tasker payout.
Can I get several quotes on Taskeeu?
Yes. Several taskers can bid on your task.
Is my payment protected?
It stays in a hold until you give the completion code.