Uber Eats drivers are independent contractors who are paid to pick up and drop off food orders, similar to driving for Postmates and DoorDash.
How to register for Uber Eats Driver South Africa
The Uber Eats registration process is simple. Once your account has been created, we will guide you by email throughout your registration in order to know your progress and the next steps to complete. Please note that an Uber Eats account is strictly personal and cannot in any way be shared with another person.
Here’s everything you need to know to complete your Uber Eats registration.
Step 1:
Download the Uber Driver App from your App Store or Google Play.
Step 2:
Sign in or Register.
To register you must:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Have a motorbike or car.
Tip: Sign up with your full name and surname as per your identification document.
Step 3:
Select your city you’ll be operating in:
Bloemfontein
Cape Town
Durban
East London
Emalahleni
George
Grahamstown
Hermanus
Johannesburg and Pretoria
Kimberly
Step 4:
Select the type of vehicle you will use to deliver:
Motorbike or Car
Step 5:
Upload the required personal documents.
See ‘Document requirements’ below
Step 6:
Safety screening
- A clear safety screening is required to deliver with Uber Eats.
To book your safety screening see ‘Document requirements’ below.
Step 7:
Once uploaded, your documents will be reviewed and approved.
Your registration process is then complete and your account is set up.
Just remember! There may be delays in your activation.
We are not always adding new couriers. So you may not immediately be activated once you have signed up. Always keep your contact details updated so that we can get in touch when there is a demand in your area.
Document requirements to Become Uber Eats Driver South Africa
South African Drivers License (Code B/C/EB/EC):
Uber Eats: South African Drivers License Code B, C1, EB, EC
Take a clear photo/scan of the front of your license.
Ensure there is no glare on the photo of your license.
Ensure the photo on your license is clear.
No photocopies will be accepted.
Your document will not be accepted if it cannot be read properly or all four corners are not visible.
South African ID/Passport:
Take a clear photo/scan of the front of your ID/Passport
Ensure there is no glare on the photo
Ensure the photo your ID is clear
No photocopies will be accepted
Your document will not be accepted if it cannot be read properly or all four corners are not visible.
How do I become a uber eat driver in South Africa?
How it works
Sign up in app or follow this link.
Choose the city you will deliver in.
Select whether you will use a car or motorbike.
Upload all your required documents.
Download the Uber Driver App from your App Store or Google Play.
Book your Background check.
What are the qualifications to be an uber eats driver?
Here’s what you need to become a delivery driver using Uber*
Delivery by car. Meet the minimum age to drive in your city. Have a 2-door or 4-door car.
Delivery by scooter. Be at least 19 years old. Have a motorized scooter under 50cc.
Delivery by bicycle or on foot. Be at least 18 years old. Have a government-issued ID.
How much does Uber eats pay per delivery in South Africa?
Duane Bernard, speaking on behalf Uber Driver Partners SA, told Times LIVE that due to a decision by Uber Eats to bow to pressure from restaurants and reduce delivery fees from 30% – plus 5% to the driver – to a capped fee of about R9 a meal, as well as “activating” too many drivers on the platform, drivers were now.
How much can you make a week with uber eats in South Africa ?
YOU CAN MAKE R 14282.65 A WEEK WITH UBER EATS
Can you make a living off Uber Eats?
Yes, you can make money delivering with Uber Eats, but that doesn’t mean you’ll always come out ahead. At the end of the day, you have to consider that making money in the first place may cost you. As with any side gig or entrepreneurial effort, controlling your costs to maximize your earnings is up to you.
Why does Uber Eats pay so little?
The reason they include the tip, is now they can offer less money, because combined with a good tip, they know you will take the order. Before they were having to pay $8 sometimes on orders where you got a R 285.65 tip. Now they can get away with paying you $5 on the same order. So what they have done is reduce surge.