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Who are you?
Tell us a bit about yourself. All info stays private — it's just for your application.
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Business Registration
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Service Radius
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Please set your operating location.
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What do you do?
Pick the specific services you offer across any domains (up to 5 total). Tap a category to expand it.
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Please select at least one service.
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How do you charge?
Select every pricing type that applies. Mix freely — callout + hourly, flat rate only, quote-first, whatever fits your work.
Callout / Response Fee
A fixed fee for showing up, before any work begins
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Hourly Rate
Charged per hour of work
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Fixed / Flat Rate
Fixed price for the whole job
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Per-Unit Pricing
Charged per sqm, room, vehicle, etc.
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Survey Before Quoting
I need to assess the job before giving a price
Please select at least one pricing type.
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Applied outside business hours or to emergency callouts.
Additional Charges
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Cancellation Policy
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How I Work
Choose how clients can reach you. You can update this anytime from your dashboard.
Standard Job Requests
Clients send you a job request — you accept or decline
Emergency & After-Hours
Available for urgent callouts — dispatched automatically when nearby vendors are needed
Scheduled Bookings
Clients can book a specific date & time directly from your profile
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Proof of Practice
Tick what you currently hold. Required credentials are determined by your selected services — regulated domains must confirm at least one before approval.
⚠ Your services fall under a regulated domain. At least one required credential must be confirmed before your application can be approved.
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The Creed
Every vendor on OnStandby commits to these principles. Read each one — then tick it to commit individually.
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The Shield — Protection Above All
I promise to protect those who call upon me. I will treat every client with dignity and respect, never exploiting urgency or vulnerability for personal gain.
The Gold — Honor and Integrity
I promise to uphold honesty and fairness. I will not deceive, overcharge, or neglect. I recognise that my reputation is inseparable from the reputation of OnStandby.
The Silver Lining — Clarity and Precision
I promise to serve with skill, transparency, and care. I will make my work clear, my pricing fair, and my intentions known.
The Red Field — Urgency and Presence
I promise to be present when called. Whether in crisis or in calm, I will respond with discipline, reliability, and urgency.
The Radiant Arcs — Communication and Reach
I promise to remain connected. I will keep my clients informed, respect their time, and never vanish without reason.
The Standby Mark — Readiness
I promise to stand ready. If I accept the call, I will fulfil it. If I cannot, I will not mislead — for readiness without honesty is betrayal.
The Silver Heart — Humanity in Service
I promise to treat every person equally. No client is beneath my respect, and no task beneath my effort.
The Black Line — Discipline and Consequence
I promise to remain within the boundaries of this creed. If I act against it — I accept the consequence of losing my place under this badge.
Privacy & Data Consent (POPI Act)
Your application details — including your name, contact information, business profile, and service listings — are collected and processed by OnStandby solely to verify your application and manage your vendor account. Your information is stored securely and will never be sold or shared with third parties without your consent.
You must individually commit to all 8 principles, tick the creed agreement, and consent to the POPI Act to continue.
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