moola4u - Cape Town

moola4u is a revolutionary South African business based in Cape Town. It uses mobile and web-based technology to connect job providers and informal sector workers from the bottom of the pyramid, aiming to eradicate poverty. Most people find jobs through referrals, and job providers often hire those who have been recommended by someone they trust. moola4u digitizes this process to make it more efficient. The company was founded in 2012 and is based on two fundamental beliefs: everyone has the right to earn money, no matter their skill level, and technology can be used to bring about meaningful and sustainable change.

moola4u links two very different groups of people, allowing informal workers to register their skills and find employment. Its algorithms match workers to job providers who  

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need them, and its platforms give job providers access to the information they need. Job providers can browse job seeker profiles by location, pay, skills, and reputation. If they don't find a suitable profile, they can post an ad that will be broadcasted on moola4u, Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and LinkedIn. Job seekers can also find multiple job opportunities that match their preferences. Both parties can remain anonymous until the job is accepted and completed, after which they can rate each other.

moola4u's services are especially beneficial in South Africa, which has a high mobile penetration rate and a high unemployment rate. It is an excellent example of how technology can be used to promote