Built for South African Tradespeople
Tradekit exists to give independent tradespeople and small trade businesses the same operational tools that large companies have — without the complexity or cost.
Running a trade business shouldn't mean drowning in admin
Tradespeople across South Africa lose hours every week to manual quoting, invoicing, scheduling, and chasing payments. Instead of focusing on the work they're skilled at, they're buried in spreadsheets, notebooks, and endless phone calls.
Customers expect instant communication — a quick reply on WhatsApp, a professional quote within the hour, a clear invoice after the job. But most trade businesses are still juggling phone calls, handwritten notes, and bank statements to keep track of it all.
Existing field service management software is built for large enterprises with dedicated IT teams and deep pockets. It's too complex, too expensive, and designed for the wrong market. South African tradespeople deserve tools built specifically for them.
WhatsApp-native from day one
We built Tradekit around WhatsApp because that's where South African tradespeople and their customers already communicate. No new apps for your customers to download, no portals to log into — just quotes, invoices, and job updates delivered straight to WhatsApp.
You run the business from the chat itself. Type what you want — “quote Sipho R4 500 for a geyser replacement”, “move Thursday's job to Monday morning”, “who owes me money?” — and Tradekit's AI assistant understands what you mean. You don't have to phrase it a special way, and nothing reaches your customer until you have seen the draft, tapped Approve, and forwarded it yourself.
The web dashboard gives business owners a single place to manage everything: customers, jobs, quotes, invoices, team schedules, and WhatsApp conversations. The mobile app gives field technicians everything they need on-site, including offline support for areas with poor connectivity. One account, same data.
Plans start at R199 per month with a 14-day free trial — no credit card required.
What We Cover
Job Management
Track every job from enquiry to completion. Assign technicians, set schedules, and monitor progress with a drag-and-drop Kanban board or list view.
WhatsApp Integration
Send quotes, invoices, job updates, and appointment reminders directly to your customers on WhatsApp — no app downloads, no portals, no friction.
Professional Invoicing
Create professional quotes and invoices in minutes. Convert quotes to invoices with one click. Track payments and send automated reminders.
Mobile App
Your technicians get a dedicated mobile app with job lists, GPS check-in/check-out, photo uploads, and offline support for areas with poor connectivity.
Payment Collection
Record and track EFT payments against every invoice, and send the invoice straight to your customer on WhatsApp. Card payments via Yoco are coming soon — we are waiting on Yoco's approval. No more chasing payments or losing track of who owes what.
Customer CRM
Keep a complete record of every customer interaction, job history, quote, and invoice. Know your customers better and deliver better service.
Who It's For
Whether you're a solo operator or running a team of up to 15, Tradekit is built for the trades that keep South Africa running.
Don't see your trade? Tradekit works for roofers, tilers, carpenters, and any field service business that manages jobs and communicates with customers.
Who builds Tradekit
Tradekit is built and operated by TatlaCas — Tatlacas (Pty) Ltd — an engineering-led product company building mobile, backend, and web software. Tradekit is one of its products; you can see the full range at tatlacas.com/products.
The same company stands behind your data. Our privacy policy and terms of service are contracts with Tatlacas (Pty) Ltd.
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