Become a Courier Get Paid For Food Delivery in South Africa

December 13, 2025 • 5 min read

Food Delivery in South Africa: How to Become a Courier (Uber Eats, Mr D & Bolt Food)Looking for flexible work with weekly pay? Food delivery is one of the fastest ways South Africans earn money using a bicycle, scooter, motorbike, or car.Platforms like Uber Eats, Mr D Food, and Bolt Food allow you to work your own hours and get paid weekly.

🍔 What Is Food Delivery Courier Work?

Food delivery couriers collect meals from restaurants and deliver them to customers using a mobile app.

As a courier, you earn money by:

Accepting delivery requests
Picking up food from restaurants
Delivering orders safely and on time

You choose when to work — full-time or part-time.

🇿🇦 Can South Africans Apply to Be a Food Delivery Courier?

Yes. Uber Eats, Mr D Food, and Bolt Food operate in major South African cities including:

Johannesburg
Pretoria
Cape Town
Durban
Gqeberha

You must meet the platform requirements below.

📋 General Requirements to Become a Courier

👤 Courier Requirements

18 years or older
Valid South African ID or work permit
Smartphone (Android or iPhone)
Bank account

🚲 Vehicle Options

Bicycle
Scooter
Motorbike
Car

Vehicle requirements depend on the platform and city.

📲 How to Apply for Uber Eats Delivery

Follow these steps to apply:

Create a delivery account
Upload required documents
Complete background checks
Get approved and start delivering

Apply to Deliver with Uber Eats

📲 How to Apply for Mr D Food Delivery

Mr D Food is one of South Africa’s largest local delivery platforms.

Register as a driver
Submit your documents
Complete onboarding
Start delivering orders

Apply to Deliver with Mr D Food

📲 How to Apply for Bolt Food Delivery

Bolt Food allows couriers to deliver using bikes, scooters, or cars.

Sign up as a courier
Upload required documents
Complete verification
Start delivering

Apply to Deliver with Bolt Food

💰 How Much Do Food Delivery Couriers Earn?

Earnings depend on location, hours worked, and demand.

Part-time couriers: R2,500 – R5,000 per week
Full-time couriers: R6,000 – R12,000+ per week

Payouts are usually weekly.

⚠️ Common Mistakes New Couriers Make

Working during low-demand hours
Poor communication with customers
Ignoring safety
Not tracking expenses

🔥 Is Food Delivery Worth It in South Africa?

Yes — if you work smart.

Food delivery is ideal for:

Unemployed individuals
Students
People needing flexible income

Many couriers combine multiple apps to increase earnings.

Start Food Delivery Today