Your experience has value - even if the system didn't see it.
- ✓ Start where you are.
- ✓ Earn on your terms.
- ✓ No emigration required.
- ✓ Oh ja, and it's free - because access shouldn't cost you.
Give it a go, see what's possible
Portfolio access, playbooks, and global opportunities
A pilot group is building right now...
Real work, real rates, real strategies from SA professionals
Simple choice:
Join as a SAFFA Professional
Find opportunities, share what works, turn proof into access.
Open Doors for SAFFAs
Whether you're abroad, hiring, or an ally - share playbooks, hire talent, or sponsor access.
We don't sell your data. Ever.
We're not here to farm emails and flog them to recruiters. This is about real Saffas connecting for the right reasons - work, growth, and contribution. Your info stays with us, and you share what you wanna share, full stop.
Where are you today?
Choose the path that resonates most with where you are right now
🔒 Privacy & confidentiality respected at every level
You're not locked in. Your journey evolves. Start where you are, progress at your pace.
You're in the right place
No pressure. Take your time to explore and see what's possible.
🔒 Complete anonymity available: You can participate without revealing your identity. Observe, learn, and engage on your terms. No one needs to know who you are until you're ready.
Being stuck doesn't mean you're not capable. It means the system hasn't shown you your worth yet. You're here to discover what others like you have figured out.
Right now, just observe: See how others package their skills, where they find work, what they charge. Your journey matters, even if you're just watching.
Tell us where you're at (optional, but helps us understand):
What we're asking: Just show up. Observe. Learn from others' journeys. Share where you're at when you're ready. There's no timeline.
Let's explore together
Your questions help others. Share what you're figuring out.
🔒 Complete anonymity available: You can ask questions and participate without revealing your identity. Learn, share concerns, and explore safely. No judgment, no pressure to show your face.
You're past stuck - you can see the path, but the "how" isn't clear yet. That's progress. Every question you ask helps someone else who's afraid to ask it.
Engage with the community: Ask questions, share your concerns, test ideas with peers who get it. Small steps forward, together.
What do you need help figuring out?
What we're asking: Engage honestly. Ask questions. Share what you're learning. Test ideas with the community. Progress, not perfection.
You're building something real
Your attempts inspire others. Document what works and what doesn't.
🔒 Your privacy, your choice: Share your journey with as much or as little identifying detail as you want. Testing something new? Current employer doesn't need to know? No problem. Control what you reveal, when you reveal it.
You're in motion. Whether you've landed your first client or you're actively building your path, you're creating proof that it's possible. Others need to see your journey - wins AND struggles.
Share your journey: What's working, what failed, what you're learning. The messy middle is where real learning happens.
Tell us about your current momentum:
What we're asking: Document your journey openly. Share wins, failures, and lessons. Engage with others building alongside you. Your progress matters.
Your success lights the way
Help others find their path. Show them what's possible.
🔒 Confidentiality matters: You could be Warren Buffett or completely unknown - we value both equally. Mentor on your terms. Share your playbook without your inbox exploding. Your boundaries, your impact, your way.
You've done what many think is impossible. You're earning globally, on your terms. Now your playbook, your lessons, your proof - that's what others need to see.
Lead by example: Share what actually worked. Validate others' attempts. Open doors. Be the proof that it's not just possible - it's repeatable.
Tell us about your success:
What we're asking: Share your playbook. Mentor openly. Validate others' work. Help create pathways for those behind you. This is founding member-level commitment.
What best describes you?
Choose all that apply
How do you want to help?
Choose all that apply
What do you do?
What do you offer?
What are you looking for?
Choose all that apply
What type of talent are you looking for?
Choose all that apply
What's your preferred involvement level?
When do you need talent?
Help us build this for you
We're in build mode - your input shapes the Talent Dealroom
How do you see yourself helping?
Tell us more about how you'd like to support SA professionals
Help us build this for you
We're in build mode - your input shapes what we create
When do you need someone?
Help us build this for you
We're in build mode - your input shapes what we create
Founding Member Commitment
Help us build the GitHub for SA professionals.
What we're asking:
You get:
Welcome to the journey
Let's stay connected so you can see what's possible
No commitment required. Just access to see how others are building their paths. When you're ready to engage more, you'll know.
Your journey starts here
Let's figure this out together
Connect with others asking the same questions
You'll get access to community discussions, Q&As, and learn from those a few steps ahead. Your questions matter.
Ask questions. Get guidance. Move forward.
Your journey inspires others
Share your progress and learn from peers building alongside you
You'll get access to share your wins and challenges, connect with others in motion, and contribute to the community's knowledge base.
Community contributor status
Welcome, founding member
Your success and willingness to help define this community
Founding Member Benefits: Priority access to opportunities, featured profile, direct mentorship connections, and the satisfaction of building pathways for others.
First 500 founding members
Almost done - Tell us about yourself
First 500 get founding member benefits
Help us build this for you
We're in build mode - your input shapes what we create
Founding Supporter Commitment
Help us build transparent pathways to global opportunity.
What we're asking:
You get:
Let's connect you
No middlemen. Direct relationships.
Let's connect you
Join SAFFAs lifting each other up
Shot! You're in.
CVs don't prove capability - they prove past employment
Global hiring works backwards: 98% of companies filter first, interview later. While CV candidates hope to survive automated rejection,
portfolio professionals get discovered through their work.
Your contribution becomes your credentials.
Your proof-of-work puts you in the dealroom.
Invoice anywhere. Get noticed for your work. No emigration required.
Here's What We Actually Share
The Templates
The 'sorry your BEE score is wrong' response that lands the contract anyway. The peer-vetted profile that gets US clients despite your location. The 'I'm 55 and consulting now' LinkedIn message that works.
The Strategies
How to invoice internationally from SA. Why 2am Cape Town time is your competitive advantage. Turning 'too qualified' into 'expert consultant'. How single moms invoice between school runs.
The Right Matches
Professionals automatically matched to peers and employers in their vertical. Contributors whose templates fit your exact situation. Opportunities that match your actual skills, not your BEE score.
We're Not Asking for Much
- Share one thing that actually worked
- Drop that template you use
- Tell us your real pricing strategy
- Help the next Saffa skip your mistakes
- Laugh at the absurdity with us
No motivational quotes.
No "journey to excellence" BS.
Just what works.