Solo Founder Alert: This is me being 100% honest about what we're building

Help Me Build Something Real for SA

I'm building business software that actually helps South African small businesses. I need someone who believes in this as much as I do.

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Hey, I'm the Founder

I've been building MyBizManager solo for the past year. We've got real paying customers in Soweto and other townships. Now I need help to grow this properly.

Solo Founder Real Revenue Bootstrapped
50+
Paying Businesses
R 15k+
Monthly Revenue
94%
Retention Rate
1
Team Member (Me!)

Let Me Be 100% Honest

No corporate BS, just real talk about what this is

The Good Stuff

Why this could be amazing for you

  • Real Impact: You'll directly help small SA businesses survive and grow
  • Massive Growth Potential: You'll be employee #1 in a startup with real traction
  • Learn Everything: You'll touch sales, marketing, support, product - everything
  • Equity Opportunity: Significant equity stake for the right person

The Real Talk

What you should know before applying

  • Salary Reality: Starting at R 8,000-12,000/month + commission. We're bootstrapped.
  • Small Team: It's just me right now. You'll need to be self-driven.
  • Wear Multiple Hats: You'll do sales, support, marketing - whatever needs doing
  • Uncertainty: Startup life is unpredictable. Not for those who need stability.

Who Should Apply

This is perfect for someone who...

  • Believes in the mission of helping South African small businesses
  • Wants to build something from the ground up, not just work a job
  • Is hungry to learn and doesn't care about fancy titles
  • Can talk to people - from spaza shop owners to corporate clients

The Role: Everything Person

(Officially: First Business Development Hire)

What You'll Actually Do

  • Talk to Customers

    Call/SMS/WhatsApp business owners in Soweto and townships

  • Onboard & Support

    Help customers set up and use the software via WhatsApp

  • Get Creative

    Figure out how to reach more SA small businesses

  • Give Feedback

    Tell me what customers actually need so we can build it

What You'll Get

  • R

    Base + Commission

    R 8k-12k base + 20% commission on all sales you make

  • Equity Stake

    Real ownership in the company. We succeed together.

  • Learn Startup Skills

    I'll teach you everything I know about building a business

  • Full Remote

    Work from anywhere. We'll meet in person sometimes.

What a Typical Week Looks Like

Monday: Customer Check-ins
Tuesday: Prospecting Calls
Wednesday: WhatsApp Demos
Thursday: Review & Plan
Friday: Brainstorm & Learn

No Fancy Degrees Needed

I care about what you can do, not what's on your CV

Don't Need

  • University degree
  • Years of experience
  • Fancy certifications
  • Corporate background

Do Need

  • Passion for helping businesses
  • Can talk to people naturally
  • Self-starter attitude
  • WhatsApp savvy

If you've ever helped a family member with their small business, or sold something successfully, or just genuinely want to make a difference - you're probably qualified.

Let's Talk

No formal cover letter needed. Just tell me why you're interested.

Apply via WhatsApp (easiest for me) or use the form below.

Apply via WhatsApp

Quickest way to get my attention

Message on WhatsApp
or use this form

What Happens Next?

1

I'll reply within 24 hours (usually much faster)

2

We'll have a casual WhatsApp chat to see if we vibe

3

Meet (in person or video) and decide if we want to work together