Become a vendor
Sell to shoppers who want local and ethical
Join a vetted marketplace with fair fees, real marketing support, and a training pipeline that keeps quality high.
What you get
Everything a small business needs to sell online
No storefront to build and no monthly fee. You bring the products, we handle the shopfront, the payments and the people who help you list properly.
Market access
Reach shoppers actively looking for local and ethical products, without building your own storefront.
Marketing support
Featured placement, category pages, and access to affiliate marketers who promote your products.
Practical training
Guidance on photography, pricing and listings from the CVDP team, at no extra cost.
Fair, transparent fees
One commission rate, published upfront. No hidden listing or payout fees.
Who can apply
Most local sellers qualify
- You make, source, or thrift products you can photograph and describe honestly
- You can fulfil orders within 3 business days
- You have a South African bank account for payouts
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You're willing to be visited or verified as part of vetting
What disqualifies an application
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Counterfeit, unsafe, or restricted goods
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No way to verify identity or business ownership
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A pattern of unresolved customer complaints elsewhere
How vetting works
Four steps, usually under two weeks
1
Apply
Submit your details and product categories.
5 minutes
2
Review
We check your ID, products and fulfilment ability.
3–5 business days
3
Onboarding call
A short call to confirm categories, pricing and photos.
30 minutes
4
Go live
Your storefront and first listings go live on the marketplace.
1–2 business days
Fees and payouts
No surprises at payout
| Item | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Commission on each sale | 12% | Deducted at payout, not upfront |
| Listing fee | R 0 | Free to list unlimited products |
| Payout schedule | Weekly | Paid every Friday for the prior week |
| Payment methods | EFT | Direct to your South African bank account |
Vendor stories
From application to first sale
I applied on a Tuesday and had my first order ten days later. The onboarding team fixed my pricing and reshot my photos before anything went live, which is not something I could have done on my own.
Thandi Mahlangu
Thandi's Beadwork · Soweto, Gauteng
I applied on a Tuesday and had my first order ten days later. The onboarding team fixed my pricing and reshot my photos before anything went live, which is not something I could have done on my own.
Thandi Mahlangu
Thandi's Beadwork · Soweto, Gauteng
I applied on a Tuesday and had my first order ten days later. The onboarding team fixed my pricing and reshot my photos before anything went live, which is not something I could have done on my own.
Thandi Mahlangu
Thandi's Beadwork · Soweto, Gauteng
I applied on a Tuesday and had my first order ten days later. The onboarding team fixed my pricing and reshot my photos before anything went live, which is not something I could have done on my own.
Thandi Mahlangu
Thandi's Beadwork · Soweto, Gauteng
Frequently asked
Vendor FAQ
Most applications are reviewed within two weeks from submission to going live.
No. Applying and listing products is free. We only take a commission when you make a sale.
Clothing, jewellery and accessories, home and kitchen goods, and food and beverage products made or sourced responsibly.
No, but you'll need a South African bank account and a way to verify your identity.
Payouts run weekly by EFT, covering all sales from the previous week after commission is deducted.
Yes, through our thrift grading system. Items are graded A, B or C so buyers know condition upfront.
Ready when you are
Apply to sell on The Oak Store
Applications are reviewed within two weeks. No fee to apply.