About Us
Student Work and Jobs
Welcome to Rent-a-Student South Africa. We help students secure paid part-time and casual student work throughout term time and during the holiday periods. We have the latest student jobs, part-time jobs, temporary jobs & internships. Rent-a-Student is a not for profit organisation securing the best deals for students and great rates for employers. Employers should note that we are here to help students gain work experience as well as provide those in need of additional funds for study and even for family commitments.
Small Business Awards Finalist 2014
Rent-a-Student advertise a range of jobs opportunities and work encompassing many categories from Administration to Waitess / Waiter Jobs and everything in between. We specialise in placing student with large retail organisations and run many taste testing exercises for promotional companies including recently “ice-cream” tasting, whiskey tasting and soft drinks. Find out more about the job categories we offer or use the search facility. You can also follow us on or subscribe to receive student work assignments via this website.
You may need to work in order to meet educational and living expenses or you feel the experience could be a valuable part of your education. The skills you obtain from working complement your academic performance and communicate to future employers your ability to succeed in a professional setting.
Studies have shown that students who take part time jobs do just as well or better academically than non-working students and grades improve as students work more hours per week (up to 20). In addition, working students are more likely to complete a degree program than non-workers.
Benefits to working in a student job
- Acquire valuable work experience for your résumé.
- Reduce necessity for student loans.
- Opportunity for networking with professionals.
- Opportunity to sample different career choices.
- Valuable and practical career-related experiences.
- Exposure to the world of work.
- Opportunity to enhance fundamental work skills.
- Develop a sense of community and involvement with other students.
Please take some time to read about Student Job Safety!
Rent-a-Student does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, age or veteran status.
Comment made by ntombifuthi sigasa on Oct 28th 2013 at 10:02 pm:
I would really like to be part of the family of rent a student.
Comment made by John on Apr 1st 2014 at 1:38 pm: Reply
What would you like to know? J.
Comment made by ntombifuthi sigasa on Oct 28th 2013 at 10:05 pm: Reply
I love this web page I want to learn more!
Comment made by randsgods on Nov 22nd 2013 at 1:47 pm: Reply
Hi, i`m a full time student based in Johannesburg i am looking for a vocational work during the holidays. i`ll be very glad if you advise me on what to do.
thank you!
Comment made by ja1nsa on Nov 23rd 2013 at 6:54 am:
Hi, there are lots of jobs in Johannesburg, keep visiting the site and apply on-line.
Comment made by Lerato on Jan 14th 2014 at 1:54 pm: Reply
Hi,I’m a student looking for a job during weekends
Comment made by Debbie Nel on Jan 31st 2014 at 10:14 am: Reply
Check the site regularly
Comment made by Candice Brown on Feb 13th 2014 at 8:38 am: Reply
Hi,
How long does it take for a job to be approved? We urgently need assistance at CEO Communications and the Job I posted is still pending.
Comment made by John on Feb 22nd 2014 at 8:35 am: Reply
Candice, we have sent you plenty of applicants. Please advise which you are taking. Jobs are approved within a day normally , once we have vetted the company. John.
Comment made by Esethu on Mar 31st 2014 at 7:53 pm: Reply
This site I think is good for those who are willing to get extra cash whilst they are schooling.like me I am interested to work as part time student.
Comment made by John on Apr 1st 2014 at 7:49 am: Reply
Correct – Keep watching jobs on here and apply to any you want. Good Luck!
Comment made by Alexis on Mar 31st 2014 at 8:16 pm: Reply
Hi do u perhaps have something in Kimberley?
Comment made by John on Apr 1st 2014 at 7:49 am:
Sorry, I don’t think I have ever send a job for Kimberley. There must be some though?! I could send you a flyer for rent-a-student and if you hand them out at local shopping malls, maybe someone will ask for students. You would then be first pick. Interested? If so contact me via email
Comment made by Jabu Dlamini on Apr 1st 2014 at 2:04 am:
Great initiative
Comment made by John on Apr 1st 2014 at 7:47 am: Reply
Thanks – we are just trying to give a little back.. it is rewarding enough to help students as we were once!
Comment made by Jabu Dlamini on Apr 1st 2014 at 2:08 am: Reply
Im a full time HR & Industrial Psychology student and would like part time work or holiday work at the least
Comment made by John on Apr 1st 2014 at 7:46 am: Reply
Keep watching on here and apply to any you want. Good Luck!
Comment made by Athi on Apr 1st 2014 at 5:06 am: Reply
Hi I’m a drop out student becouse of finances, I realy need to get a job I’m in Gauteng
Comment made by John on Apr 1st 2014 at 7:46 am:
Keep looking. Most jobs are part-time on rent-a-student (in fact all are part time / casual).
Comment made by John on Apr 1st 2014 at 7:46 am:
Keep looking. Most jobs are part-time on rent-a-student (in fact all are part time / casual).
Comment made by mandlakayise on Apr 1st 2014 at 5:55 am:
i would like more details as to how u aquaire work
Comment made by John on Apr 1st 2014 at 7:45 am: Reply
Some is via previous contacts, some are from various websites we scan. We try to vet all jobs before posting for student safety.
Comment made by nomandilakhe on Apr 1st 2014 at 6:26 am:
I would like to be part of Rent-student…bt the thing is I was schooling last year n suprisly this year(2014) took a gap year so I want 2 know if I qualify 4 this programe since am not a student currently
Comment made by John on Apr 1st 2014 at 7:43 am:
Yes, we are helping all youth but in particular students. Good Luck
Comment made by Mapaseka on Apr 1st 2014 at 6:47 am:
Need part time job
Comment made by John on Apr 1st 2014 at 7:42 am: Reply
Keep watching on here and apply to any you want.
Comment made by Desiree M on Apr 1st 2014 at 9:29 am:
Hi, I would like to be part of Rent-a-student. I am based in Pretoria. Full time student at the University of Pretoria. Very vibrant, out going, a peoples person. I can do anything from Marketing to admin work. Please send me details on how to acquire the work. Thank you
Comment made by John on Apr 1st 2014 at 1:36 pm: Reply
Keep watching jobs on here and apply to any you want. Good Luck!
Comment made by mashudu mudah on Apr 1st 2014 at 10:51 am: Reply
i am a student and looking for a job to keep me bizzy during the holidays
Comment made by Gomolemo Oratile Gopane on Apr 1st 2014 at 2:48 pm: Reply
Greeting. I’ve acknowledged the great and broad opportunities we are given as youth. Would gladly like to be part of the team and bring profitability to companies.
Comment made by John on Apr 2nd 2014 at 5:51 pm: Reply
Please advise what part of the team you would like to be… happy to have students on-board, but we are not for profit, so work like mine is done for love and free …
Comment made by koketso mathebula on Apr 1st 2014 at 6:44 pm:
Iam a student and I’m looking for a job to keep me busy during the school holidays.. I’m based in pretoria
Comment made by John on Apr 2nd 2014 at 5:49 pm: Reply
Keep checking the website and Facebook… all jobs are on those locations. We are not for profit i.e. working for free, so we cannot help students 1 at a time. Hope you understand. John.
Comment made by Kim Arrow on Apr 1st 2014 at 11:20 pm: Reply
I’m interested need to know more
Comment made by John on Apr 2nd 2014 at 5:49 pm:
Keep checking the website and Facebook… all jobs are on those locations. We are not for profit i.e. working for free, so we cannot help students 1 at a time. Hope you understand. John.
Comment made by malindi on Apr 2nd 2014 at 11:21 am: Reply
I’m a retail travel student and I would like to work during the week after classes and on weekends and holidays
Comment made by John on Apr 2nd 2014 at 5:48 pm:
Keep checking the website and Facebook… all jobs are on those locations. We are not for profit i.e. working for free, so we cannot help students 1 at a time. Hope you understand. John.
Comment made by Karabo Nelson on Apr 2nd 2014 at 12:02 pm:
Am a full time student in Marketing at Tshwane University of Technology looking for a part-time job. Am a hard worker.the following are my contact:.
Comment made by John on Apr 2nd 2014 at 5:48 pm: Reply
Keep checking the website and Facebook… all jobs are on those locations. We are not for profit i.e. working for free, so we cannot help students 1 at a time. Hope you understand. John.
Comment made by Thobeka on Oct 14th 2014 at 10:53 am:
Hi, I am encountering a problem with setting a new password since I have forgotten it. I am not receiving any email to reset a password. Please help!
Comment made by John on Oct 16th 2014 at 6:16 pm:
Had this issue before, looking to resolve asap. In the meantime, register with new email?
Comment made by philasande on Mar 26th 2015 at 4:11 am: Reply
I’ve been trying to join but it’s not working out ,I think the web page isn’t well constructed because you can’t see all the fields properly
Comment made by John on Apr 3rd 2015 at 12:30 pm: Reply
What page and are you on a PC/Laptop or a phone??
Comment made by Suzette Muller on May 28th 2015 at 11:56 am: Reply
I am a private person who needs someone to help out as a driver two days a week in the mornings for the next few months. Is that something you can assist with?
Comment made by mkvinnidavinci on Aug 23rd 2015 at 11:10 am: Reply
how long does it take to get paid l did a job last week saturday still nothing
Comment made by John on Aug 23rd 2015 at 11:24 am: Reply
Normally payments are done around the 15th each month, but it depends when the employer pays
Comment made by xolile mkhize on Oct 28th 2015 at 10:53 am: Reply
hi im a 21year old students, located at Westville and looking for a Partime job…
Comment made by nompumelelo on Mar 9th 2016 at 11:33 am: Reply
I am a 20 year old student I am located in Durban. Am looking for a part time job. Any kind of a job but I have worked at a reustarant. I am really desparate.
Comment made by Nkosinathi on Apr 26th 2016 at 1:05 pm: Reply
I’m NKOSINATHI I live at Durban I need the part time job for this come up holidays.plz if your anything your can contact me in agent.THANKS
Comment made by Phindile on May 18th 2016 at 9:48 pm: Reply
Hi am a I recently joined rent a student and logged out but now am struggling to login can you please help me
Comment made by John on May 21st 2016 at 11:27 am: Reply
Request new password?
Comment made by lilanga on Jul 25th 2016 at 9:06 am: Reply
Every time I apply no replies on anything I’ve been with rent a student for 5 years now (different accounts but I never ever did any of your jobs and I have experience in a couple of industries
Comment made by rentastudent on Jul 27th 2016 at 12:17 pm: Reply
Please sendme your CV directly so I can have a look. – ps – we have only been around 3.5 years 🙂
Comment made by Titus Naidoo on Sep 19th 2016 at 1:33 pm: Reply
Hi. I want to rent/hire a student for 1 month. must have IT programming experience. I require a database program on Microsoft excess to be written, with all kinds of reporting for a transport company.
Comment made by Colleen Cwele on Sep 21st 2016 at 9:49 am: Reply
Hi My name is colleen and my son is doing fashion design at the moment,he would really like to be part of you guys,how does one become one,hope to hear from you soon
Comment made by John on Sep 21st 2016 at 12:17 pm: Reply
He must register and then keep coming back to the site and applying for jobs he wants. Bear in mind we have over 50,000 students, so getting a job can take a while! John.