Simple, Transparent
Pricing
One finder's fee. Tiered daily rates. No hidden costs.
You pay the worker directly for their shifts.
How Our Pricing Works
Finder's Fee — R275
One-time fee for sourcing, vetting, and introducing the perfect candidate to your business.
ShiftMate Daily Placement Fee
Our fee for managing the placement. Longer trials = lower daily rates:
Important: Worker Payment
You pay the worker directly for the shifts they work. Our fees are for the matching and placement service — we help you find the right person, you compensate them fairly for their work.
This keeps things simple and ensures workers are paid promptly by you, their employer.
Choose Your Trial Length
Longer trials give you more time to evaluate and save you money. All plans include full access to candidate profiles and assessments.
2 Week Trial
Great for quick evaluation
If you hire permanently
+ R1,500
- 10 days to see them in action
- Full profile & verification access
- Assessment scores unlocked
- Contact details revealed
4 Week Trial
Our most popular option
If you hire permanently
+ R1,500
- Full month to evaluate fit
- Full profile & verification access
- Assessment scores unlocked
- Contact details revealed
- Better daily rate
12 Week Trial
Best value for committed employers
If you hire permanently
+ R1,500
- Full 3-month evaluation period
- Full profile & verification access
- Assessment scores unlocked
- Contact details revealed
- Lowest daily rate
Ready to Hire
Permanently?
When you decide to make a trial worker a permanent employee, we charge a one-time placement fee.
Save R13,500+ vs typical R15,000 agency fees!
Why Trial-to-Hire Works
- See them in action
Real work performance beats any interview
- Culture fit matters
Discover if they gel with your team
- Reduce hiring risk
Only commit when you're confident
Preview Assessment Scores First?
Want to see a candidate's skills and behavioural assessment results before committing to a trial? You can unlock their scores for a small fee.
Common Questions
What does the Finder's Fee cover?
The R275 finder's fee covers our work in sourcing, screening, and matching candidates to your requirements. It's a one-time fee per trial placement.
Why do I pay the worker directly?
We believe in transparency. Our fees are for the matching service. You pay workers directly for their shifts, ensuring they're compensated fairly and promptly.
What happens if I want to hire them permanently?
Simply pay the R1,500 permanent placement fee - that's it! Compare this to typical recruitment agency fees of R15,000 or more. You'll save thousands while having already seen the worker in action.
Can I extend a trial?
Absolutely! You can extend trials at any time. Longer trials qualify for better daily rates.
Ready to Find Your Next Great Hire?
Join hundreds of South African businesses using trial-to-hire to build better teams with confidence.