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Here at Workaway you will find 111 hosts and organisations for volunteer work in South Africa.
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Enjoy teaching surrounded by beautiful nature in Transkei, South Africa

South Africa

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Inviting yogis, creative and adventurous people to join our fun hostel in Cape Town, South Africa

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Join our digital nomad family in beautiful Cape Town, South Africa

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Join our hospitality team on the coast of Westbrook, KZN, South Africa

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Help needed on wildlife conservation project in Hoedspruit, South Africa

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Gardening on our small family farm in The Crags, Plettenberg Bay, South Africa

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Join an awesome team of volunteers and learn to surf in Jeffreys Bay, South Africa

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Be part of our clean water for all project in Cape Town, South Africa

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Travel to regions in South Africa

Eastern Cape (26 )
Port Elizabeth, East London, Uitenhage, Bhisho, Umtata, Queenstown, Grahamstown, Graaff Reinet, Cradock, Aliwal North
Free State (2 )
Gauteng (6 )
Johannesburg, Benoni, Pretoria, Vereeniging, Springs
KwaZulu-Natal (15 )
Durban, Pietermaritzburg, Vryheid, Ladysmith, Port Shepstone, Ulundi, Ubomba
Limpopo (3 )
Polokwane, Thohoyandou, Tzaneen, Lebowakgomo, Musina
Mpumalanga (7 )
Nelspruit, Middelburg, Bethal, Standerton, Volksrust, Komatipoort
North West (3 )
Klerksdorp, Rustenburg, Potchefstroom, Mmabatho, Brits, Vryburg, Bloemhof
Northern Cape (3 )
Kimberley, Upington, De Aar, Kuruman, Prieska, Colesberg, Springbok, Carnarvon, Poffader, Alexander Bay
Western Cape (46 )
Cape Town, Paarl, George, Worcester, Oudtshoorn, Saldanha, Knysna, Beaufort West, Mossel Bay, Hermanus

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There are 999 reviews for 91 Hosts and organizations in South Africa.
91 Hosts in South Africa were rated at least 4.9/5!

I stayed at Sally and Pieters for just under a month in May. From the moment I arrived, they welcomed me with open arms. I helped them harvest pomegra...

by Emma , 15 Jun 2026

We had a wonderful stay with Clifford and Erika on their farm for 2 months during October and November 2025.

Our tasks included housesitting, lookin...

by Neville & Nadine , 8 Jun 2026

We had an amazing time with the two of them and felt like being part of their family.

by vickyandanita , 1 Jun 2026

I stayed for 3 weeks & it was a really special experience. From the beginning I felt very welcomed.
I stayed in the volunteer apartment, which is 20 m...

by Sophie Christin , 27 May 2026

To be honest, this is one of the best hosts in South Africa — maybe the best! 😊 You wake up to a fantastic view, work with an easy-going, fun but also...

by Erdem , 24 May 2026

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