Deliver with Uber Eats
No boss. Flexible schedule. Quick pay.
Now you can make money by delivering food orders that people crave using the Uber Eats app—all while exploring your city.
How it works
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
- Ladysmith (Phuthaditjhaba)
- Margate
- Mbombela
- Nelspruit
- Newcastle
- Pietermaritzburg
- Polokwane
- Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha)
- Potchefstroom
- Richards Bay
- Rustenburg
- Secunda
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:
Upload your motorbike or car documents to add a vehicle to your profile.
Step 8:
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.
Step 9:
An insulated delivery bag is required for Uber Eats deliveries.
You will receive a link to purchase a bag when your account is ready.
Just remember! Do not purchase a bag before receiving communication to do so.
Step 10:
After collecting your bag, your account will be completed within 24 to 48 hours.
You will then be ready to receive orders and start earning!
Document requirements
- Drivers licenses (Code A/A1)
Upload only valid documents, make sure to take a clear photo of your document. Make sure that all of the information is visible. No photocopies will be accepted.
Accepted documents:
(1) South African Licence Code A/A1(2) South African Learners Licence Code 1 or South African temporary licence
(3) International Driving Permit
- Identification
- Upload only valid documents.
- Take a clear photo of your document.
- Your document will not be accepted if it cannot be read properly or all four corners are not visible.
- No photocopies will be accepted.
Accepted documents:- South African Identity book or card
- South African Passport
- Non-South African Passport + Permit
- Asylum seeker/Refugee Permit
- Refugee ID
- Safety Screening
A clear background record is required to deliver with Uber Eats. Please ensure you give the supplier the correct email address that you have access to.
- Johannesburg and Pretoria
- Cape Town
- Port Elizabeth
- Durban
To book your safety screening, click here.
Polokwane
- Complete your safety screening at Jetline
- Working hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (Monday to Friday)
- Address: 53 Hans van Rensburg Street Polokwane Limpopo
- (No booking required)
Bloemfontein
- Complete your safety screening at Polygraph Centre.
- Appointment only.
- For queries, reach out via (info@polygraphcentre.co.za)
- Address: 4 Milner Road Waverley, Bloemfontein
East London
- MPC Recruitment, 33 Bonza Bay Rd, Beacon Bay, East London
- To book your safety screening, click here.
Potchefstroom
- Jetline
- 39 James Moroka St, Cnr. Goetz Street
- Working hours: Monday to Friday 08:00 am - 17:00 pm Saturday: 09:00 am - 13:00 pm
Please contact the supplier directly for the cost of safety screenings/vehicle inspection reports.
Once you have completed your safety screening:
- Upload a screenshot of the report emailed to you or take a clear photo of the printed report.
- Your document will not be accepted if it cannot be read properly or all four corners are not visible.
- Vehicle Inspection Report
To complete your vehicle inspection visit any DEKRA location and request an Uber Eats inspection report.
DEKRA quote code: OT-123 (Motorcycle) or OT-125 (Cars) DEKRA locations
Please contact the supplier directly for the cost of the Inspection report.
Once you’ve gotten your inspection:
- Upload a clear photo/screenshot of your vehicle inspection report
- The registration number matches the registration number added on your profile.
- The make matches the make added on your profile.
- All details should be visible, easily readable and not blurry.
- Your document will not be accepted if it cannot be read properly or all four corners are not visible.
- Have a Motorbike/Scooter
Your motorbike or scooter will need a vehicle inspection report for activation. (See Vehicle inspection report).
- Top Box (Must be able to fit a large pizza box) and be secured to your motorbike
- Size guide: 68cm x 53cm x 42cm
- Must be able to fit a large pizza box
- Must be secured to your motorbike
- Must have a lid/be able to close
- Must fit the Uber Eats Delivery Bag
- South African Drivers License (Code B/C/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.
Accepted documents:(1) South African Drivers License (Code B/C/EB/EC)
(2) South African temporary licence.
(3) International Driving Permit
- Identification
- Upload only valid documents.
- Take a clear photo of your document.
- Your document will not be accepted if it cannot be read properly or all four corners are not visible.
- No photocopies will be accepted.
Accepted documents:- South African Identity book or card
- South African Passport
- Non-South African Passport + Permit
- Asylum seeker/Refugee Permit
- Refugee ID
- Safety Screening
A clear background record is required to deliver with Uber Eats. Please ensure you give the supplier the correct email address that you have access to.
- Johannesburg and Pretoria
- Cape Town
- Port Elizabeth
- Durban
To book your safety screening, click here.
Polokwane
- Complete your safety screening at Jetline
- Working hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (Monday to Friday)
- Address: 53 Hans van Rensburg Street Polokwane Limpopo
- (No booking required)
Bloemfontein
- Complete your safety screening at Polygraph Centre.
- Appointment only.
- For queries, reach out via (info@polygraphcentre.co.za)
- Address: 4 Milner Road Waverley, Bloemfontein
East London
- MPC Recruitment, 33 Bonza Bay Rd, Beacon Bay, East London
- To book your safety screening, click here.
Potchefstroom
- Jetline
- 39 James Moroka St, Cnr. Goetz Street
- Working hours: Monday to Friday 08:00 am - 17:00 pm Saturday: 09:00 am - 13:00 pm
Please contact the supplier directly for the cost of safety screenings/vehicle inspection reports.
Once you have completed your safety screening:
- Upload a screenshot of the report emailed to you or take a clear photo of the printed report.
- Your document will not be accepted if it cannot be read properly or all four corners are not visible.
- Vehicle Inspection Report
To complete your vehicle inspection visit any DEKRA location and request an Uber Eats inspection report.
DEKRA quote code: OT-123 (Motorcycle) or OT-125 (Cars) DEKRA locations
Please contact the supplier directly for the cost of the Inspection report.
Once you’ve gotten your inspection:
- Upload a clear photo/screenshot of your vehicle inspection report
- The registration number matches the registration number added on your profile.
- The make matches the make added on your profile.
- All details should be visible, easily readable and not blurry.
- Your document will not be accepted if it cannot be read properly or all four corners are not visible.
- Have a Vehicle
- Have a 2 door or 4 door car
- Your vehicle will need a vehicle inspection report for activation. (See Vehicle inspection report)
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The information provided on this web page is intended for informational purposes only and may not be applicable in your country, region, or city. It is subject to change and may be updated without notice.
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