Ways To Make Money As A Stay At Home Mom In South Africa

Staying at home with the kiddos is a dream come true. You have the chance to create lifelong memories and play a huge role in shaping their futures .But guess what? You can stay at home with the young ones and still make money in this digital age, there are many opportunities for side hustles and full time work from home gigs that await you

 Calling all moms in capes in South Africa! Juggling kids and chores but still want to slay the income game? Worry not as these are some lucrative and rewarding jobs that let you earn money from the comfort of your own home. Let’s dive into it.

Focus Groups and online surveys

Let’s face it; everyone wants to make easy money especially when it comes from sharing your opinions while lounging on the couch. Focus groups are a golden ticket when it comes to this. Companies want to know what you think about their products and they are willing to pay. You can earn from 50 dollars up to 200 dollars or more with the amount of time it takes you to brew your tea.

User interviews and Respondent are a great start when you want to get into focus groups, sign up, fill in your information and start sharing your opinions on their products. It is like you are getting rewarded for sharing your two cents. Whether you are a tech enthusiast, academic, a fashionista, or just have a strong opinion about pizza toppings User interviews and Respondent are your chance to make money while also having fun.

If focus groups are the main courses then online survey are the appetizers. They are quick and easy to finish. There are various numbers of different survey sites that you can use to earn a quick buck from your opinion. My go to favorite has to be freecash, on this platform you can earn not only on surveys but there are other ways to maximize your earning like offer walls where you can complete offers such as signing up for free trials and downloading apps. Other ways to earn on free cash include playing games, referring friends and also daily bonuses for simply logging in daily.

Become a Proof reader

If you have a love and passion for words and creating error free text then you can leverage that and make money through proof reading. Proof reading is a flexible gig; it allows you to work around the schedule of your family. If you have a keen eye for detail, a perfectionist and thrive on delivering high quality then you are a great fit as catching those typos and grammatical errors will be a breeze. Platforms like WritersHub, Upwork and fiverr can help when searching for jobs for proof reading. You do not need a fancy office but just good internet connection and a computer to get you started on your journey to becoming a proof reader.

Online tutoring

Transforming your living room into a classroom and accessing students all over the world is just a click away through online tutoring. As a stay at home mom online tutoring helps you share your expertise with flexibility. You can be able to leverage from any subject or skill you are good at. Teaching English in South Africa has been a growing. One platform you can use is Nevy’s Language, you will be teaching live classes to adult immigrants in Canada and the USA. You can get as creative as you would like when creating teaching materials. You will need a paid zoom account or free Google meet account and as well as a Calendly account for this platform. You can stand to earn 5 to 7 dollars per hour and all you need to have is a good attitude,TEFL/TESOL/TESL Canada/CELTA or equivalent years of experience, high quality headsets with microphone and internet with 30+ Mbps speed to get you on your mom online tutoring job.

Selling digital products

If you are creative and want to turn that into a business then selling digital products is your new BFF. Selling digital products comes with a lot of flexibility and expandability which is great for a stay at home mom as you make money while you are still able to cherish and enjoy precious time with family. Once you create a digital product, they can be sold repeatedly without the hassle of a stockpile or shipping. The list of products you can sell is endless; it can be eBooks, printable planners, online courses or whatever your mind can conjure up.

To get you started you have  choose your passion then get  to creating your products, Opening your online shop on platforms like Etsy or Shopify then spread the word using social media platforms such as Tik Tok, instagram,Pinterst and facebook to gain an audience and promote your products.

If you are keen on selling digital products and want to learn more on how to go about it then @nomazdiaries on Tik Tok is your go to plug. She has exquisite printable planners and journals which would be of great benefit if you are a busy stay at home mom. On her page you can expect to find her latest creations, tips on how you can get more organized and reviews from her customers about her products. If this sounds like you would like to do then go ahead and start selling digital products.

Virtual Assistant

Becoming a virtual assistant as a stay at home mom is a mixture of having professional fulfillment and flexibility. Job Duck is a remote recruitment agency that can provide stay at home moms with the opportunity to become a virtual assistant. It was established in the year 2018 and it specializes in full time and part time remote work in various fields such as legal, marketing and technology. When looking for a remote position with Job Duck you should have 1 year experience, a bachelor’s degree, and proficient English skills. You would need a computer with 8GB ram with i5 processor and SSD storage, webcam and a quiet space to work with stable internet.

Job Duck has a lengthy recruitment process, you have to go through 9 stages which include  applying and creating an account then submitting a profile where you have to upload resume and also a 300-500 word essay about your outstanding career achievements then it is followed by an English proficiency test. If you are selected you will go through an interview then Duck University when the interview is successful. You will then sign a contract, have another interview with US employer and then you start working once confirmed that you are what they need.

Despite the recruitment process being long, it is totally worth it as they have a highly competitive compensation and you get paid bi- monthly, I mean  who would not want that.

Freelance Writing

The possibilities are endless with freelance writing. It has so much more to do than just typing words on a screen. The beauty of freelance writing is in the flexibility and diversity of it making it a stay at home mom friendly gig. One day you could be writing for a blog like me, craft social media posts for a new brand or write about the tech trends, possibilities are endless. You get to make your own schedule, use your mom skills by writing about the struggles and joys of parenthood and you get to work from anywhere.  To get started as a writing guru all you need to do is pick a niche that excites you, create a portfolio network and also join freelance platforms that can help you get jobs. Don’t know where to start? The Lynn Fitho blog is your plug to finding different places where you can get your freelance writing gigs. Follow this link: https://lynnfitho.com/writing-jobs/ to get more information and sites for your freelance writing journey.

Content Creation

Content creation is a lucrative and creative way for stay at home mommies to share their experiences, connect with other parents and earn money. By working with brands and using YouTube AdSense you can turn it into a very successful business. To start making money through content creation you need to first find your niche, choose which platform you will be using, create  a content plan which will work around your schedule and start building a relationship with brands, make sure you are being authentic and have fun while doing this.

The next step into making money through content creation is monetizing your channel. To monetize your channel you have to meet the eligibility criteria which is have 1000 subscribers, 4000 watch hours in the past year. The more ads you can get the better, this can be achieved through optimizing your Ad Sense. If content creation sounds like your vibe what are you waiting for? Grab that camera and start your content creation journey.

Being a busy mom does not mean you have to put your financial aspirations on hold. There is flexibility and various opportunities that could fit your schedule. Whether it is selling digital products, participating in focus groups or freelancing, there’s a way for you to turn that skill into profit.