Find sitters for home visits — Gauteng, South Africa

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Gauteng, South Africa: the typical price for Home visits is R80 per visit.

Reviews — Gauteng, South Africa

  • “Thank you Storm for looking after Lex while I was away. It was nice to.know that she was in good hands.”

    Lyndall · Oct 2026
    Review for Storm

  • “Amazing sitter took care of my furchild for a few days Would recommend”

    Hannes · Jan 2026
    Review for Zelnice

Price — Gauteng, South Africa

Updated October 2026.

Pets local sitters have cared for — Gauteng, South Africa

  • Mozzie, a pet cared for by a sitter — Gauteng, South Africa

    Mozzie

    Pit bull mix

  • Merlin, a pet cared for by a sitter — Gauteng, South Africa

    Merlin

    Russian White, Black and Tabby

  • Bella, a pet cared for by a sitter — Gauteng, South Africa

    Bella

  • Logan, a pet cared for by a sitter — Gauteng, South Africa

    Logan

    Pug

  • Luna, a pet cared for by a sitter — Gauteng, South Africa

    Luna

    Belgian Tervuren

  • Max, a pet cared for by a sitter — Gauteng, South Africa

    Max

  • Lucu, a pet cared for by a sitter — Gauteng, South Africa

    Lucu

    Shi. Zhu

  • Loki, a pet cared for by a sitter — Gauteng, South Africa

    Loki

    Golden Retriever

  • Coco, a pet cared for by a sitter — Gauteng, South Africa

    Coco

    Basset hound

  • Tiara, a pet cared for by a sitter — Gauteng, South Africa

    Tiara

    Belgian Shepherd Dog (Malinois)

  • Bella, a pet cared for by a sitter — Gauteng, South Africa

    Bella

  • Freya, a pet cared for by a sitter — Gauteng, South Africa

    Freya

  • Aidah, a pet cared for by a sitter — Gauteng, South Africa

    Aidah

  • Ocean, a pet cared for by a sitter — Gauteng, South Africa

    Ocean

    Belgian Shepherd Dog (Malinois)

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Frequently asked questions

Home visits — Gauteng, South Africa: what are the prices?

Typical prices on Sittsy — Gauteng, South Africa: Home visits: R80 for 30 minutes or R144 per hour, R720 per week for 5 hours, R3 168 per month for 22 hours. Each sitter sets their own price.

Gauteng, South Africa: how many pet sitters are on Sittsy?

12 sitters offer pet care on Sittsy — Gauteng, South Africa: Home visits: 7, Dog Walking: 9 and Day and night care: 12.

How long is a home visit?

Standard home visits are 30 minutes, with many sitters offering 60-minute visits for pets that need more attention. The sitter will feed, provide water, clean litter boxes, give medications if needed, and spend quality time with your pet.

How many home visits does my pet need per day?

Cats typically need 1-2 visits per day. Dogs usually need 2-3 visits depending on age, bladder control, and activity level. Puppies and senior dogs may need more frequent visits.

Can I book home visits while I'm at work?

Absolutely! Home visits are popular for pet owners who work long hours. Schedule a midday visit to break up your pet's day with feeding and playtime.

What if my pet has special needs?

Many sitters specialize in caring for pets with special needs, including administering medications, managing diabetes, or caring for elderly pets. Check sitter profiles for their experience.

When am I charged?

If you pay by card, the amount is held when you book and charged about 3 days later. PayPal and some local payment methods are charged right away. The checkout screen shows which applies before you pay.

What if I need to cancel?

Every booking has a free cancellation deadline, shown at checkout and in the booking details. If you cancel in the app before it, you can get your payment back or have it added to your Sittsy balance. After the deadline, the payment is not refunded.

What if the sitter cancels?

Sitters can cancel a confirmed booking only in an emergency. If a booking is cancelled because of the sitter, you get a full refund for the care that was not provided, including the Sittsy service fee.

What if something goes wrong during a booking?

Report it in the app or at support@sittsy.com before the sitter is paid, which is normally 24 hours after the booking ends. If the sitter did not provide the care as agreed, Sittsy can refund you in full or in part.

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